Splint therapy for jaw pain and muscle spasms
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a dental splint (a custom mouthpiece) to see if it helps with jaw pain, muscle spasms, and chewing difficulties caused by temporomandibular disorders (TMD) or bruxism (teeth grinding).
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) with pain, muscle spasms, or myofascial pain syndrome lasting at least 3 months.
- You have trouble chewing due to these symptoms.
- You grind or clench your teeth (bruxism).
- You have not had surgery, trauma, or a fracture involving your jaw joint.
- You do not have other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, or Parkinson's disease.
- You are not currently in orthodontic treatment or recently had dental work that affects your bite.
- You have not taken painkillers, muscle relaxants, or anti-inflammatory drugs in the last 2 weeks.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are willing and able to attend follow-up visits.
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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