Biofeedback and exercises for jaw muscle pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether combining a treatment called EMG-biofeedback (a way to learn to relax your jaw muscles using sensors) with a program of exercises can reduce jaw pain and improve jaw function. If you have long-lasting jaw muscle pain, this might be a helpful non-drug option to explore.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, specifically the type that causes jaw muscle pain, either just in the jaw or spreading to nearby areas.
- You have had jaw pain for at least 3 months.
- You are able to understand and follow simple instructions for tests and exercises.
- You have not had surgery for a tumor in the jaw or neck area.
- You are not pregnant, and you do not have certain health conditions like uncontrolled diabetes, inflammatory arthritis, or neurological or psychiatric disorders.
- You have not had Botox injections for your jaw in the past year, and you are not currently wearing braces or orthodontic appliances.
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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