How Jaw Clenching Affects Athlete Performance
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at whether jaw clenching during sleep or stress affects muscle strength and performance in swimmers and handball players. Researchers want to understand if treating jaw clenching might help athletes perform better.
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Who can take part
- You swim or play handball 3 to 8 hours per week
- You can understand and follow study instructions in French
- You have not had braces or orthodontic treatment in the last 2 months
- You have not had shoulder or neck injury, surgery, or pain that stops you from sports in the past 6 months
- Your dominant hand (writing hand) is healthy with normal grip strength
- You are not currently sick with an infection
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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