Manual therapy vs. home exercise for jaw and neck pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments—manual therapy (hands-on care from a physical therapist) versus home exercises—to see which works better for people with jaw joint (TMJ) pain and neck pain. If you join, you'll receive one of these treatments for your pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have jaw (TMJ) pain at rest that has lasted at least 3 months.
- You also have neck pain that has lasted at least 3 months.
- You have not had physiotherapy or other treatment for your jaw or spine in the last 6 months.
- You do not have any other bone or joint condition, heart problem, psychiatric disorder, or history of spine surgery that would interfere.
- You are able to read and understand instructions.
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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