Neck Treatment for Jaw Muscle Pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether hands-on neck therapy can reduce jaw muscle pain in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Researchers will compare this treatment to standard care to see if it works better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have jaw muscle pain that has lasted more than 3 months continuously or more than 6 months on and off
- Your pain level is at least 3 on a 0–10 pain scale
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You do not have jaw disc problems or arthritis in the jaw joint
- You have not had any neck injuries (like whiplash or fractures) in the past 6 weeks
- You have not received neck manipulation, mobilization, or acupuncture for your jaw pain in the past week
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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