Biofeedback and exercise for jaw joint pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether biofeedback (a technique that helps you see how your muscles work) combined with specific exercises can reduce temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain—the joint in front of your ear that opens and closes your mouth. It may help you manage jaw pain and improve how well your jaw functions.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You've been diagnosed with TMJ disorder, specifically muscle pain in the jaw or pain that travels from jaw muscles to other areas
- You've had jaw joint pain for at least 3 months
- You're able to follow simple instructions and complete tests
- You haven't had Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for jaw problems in the past year
- You haven't received physical therapy for TMJ in the past 6 months
- You don't have uncontrolled diabetes or inflammatory joint diseases like rheumatoid arthritis
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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