EMG biofeedback plus multimodal exercise for TMD
Official title: The Effect of Emg-Biofeedback Based Relaxation Training Added to a Multimodal Exercise Program on Pain and Function in Patients With Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Run by Yuzuncu Yil University · NCT07577687 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether adding EMG-biofeedback-based relaxation to a multimodal exercise program can reduce pain and improve jaw function in people with temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Yuzuncu Yil University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Van, Tuşba) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 18, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07577687 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults diagnosed with Group 1 myofascial TMD ( RDC/TMD axis I 1a/1b) with TMJ pain for at least 3 months.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not respond to neuromuscular relaxation or who have conditions excluded by eligibility may not see benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
In this randomized trial, participants with myofascial TMD are assigned to receive a multimodal physiotherapy program with or without EMG-biofeedback-based relaxation training. The approach aims to increase awareness of jaw-muscle activity and promote neuromuscular relaxation alongside standard exercises and manual therapy. Outcomes include pain (VAS), pressure pain thresholds, mouth opening, range of motion, functional status, neck function, and quality of life, measured before and after the intervention. The study compares changes within each group and between groups to determine added benefit of biofeedback. The trial addresses whether this neuromuscular relaxation component can enhance the effectiveness of conservative TMD management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience greater pain relief and improved jaw function from a tailored, non-surgical treatment approach.
How similar studies have gone: Conservative multimodal physiotherapy has shown benefits for TMD, but evidence for EMG-biofeedback augmentation is limited and more data are needed.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having been diagnosed with TMD, meaning having been diagnosed with Group 1 (1a: myofascial pain - 1b: referral myofascial pain) within Axis 1 according to the RDC/TMD diagnostic system. * Having experienced TMJ pain for at least 3 months * Having a sufficient cognitive level to follow simple instructions and take tests. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a malignant condition in the TMJ and/or cervical spine and having undergone surgery, * Having neurological or psychiatric disorders, pregnancy, * Having a history of BTA (Botulinum toxin injection) within the last year, * Having received physical therapy related to TMJ less than 6 months ago, * Being under orthodontic treatment, * Having uncontrolled diabetes, * Having inflammatory rheumatic diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, etc.)
Where it's running
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Van Yüzüncü Yıl University
Van, Tuşba, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ayşe Merve TAT, Assistant Professor
- Email: aysemervetat@yyu.edu.tr
- Phone: +905052431112
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.