Plain-English translation of NCT06148818 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether a 6-week program of progressive neck motor control exercises can help reduce pain, improve posture, and restore normal function in people with temporomandibular joint dysfunction—a condition affecting the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Researchers believe that strengthening and controlling the neck muscles may help relieve jaw pain and reduce fear of movement, which often accompanies this condition.
Jaw joint dysfunction affects many people and causes chronic pain and difficulty with daily activities like eating and speaking. This trial exists to see whether targeted neck exercises—rather than just pain medication or education alone—can provide real relief and improve quality of life for people living with this condition.
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You will be randomly placed into either a treatment group or a control group. If you are in the treatment group, you will attend sessions for 6 weeks where you will learn and practice progressive neck strengthening exercises guided by a therapist, plus receive patient education about your condition. The control group will receive patient education only. Throughout the study, your pain, posture, function, and fear of movement will be measured using standard tests and questionnaires.
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