Tele-rehabilitation for patients with jaw joint disorders
Official title: Tele-Rehabilitation in Patients With Temporomandibular Dysfunction: Randomized, Controlled and Blind
Run by University of Nove de Julho · NCT05006963 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if remote therapy can help people with jaw joint disorders feel less pain and move their jaws better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Nove de Julho Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (São Paulo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 30, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | March 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 4, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05006963 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 60 who have experienced facial pain related to temporomandibular dysfunction in the past six months.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with conditions unrelated to temporomandibular disorders or those outside the specified age range may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of tele-rehabilitation on individuals suffering from temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which can cause pain and limited movement in the jaw. Utilizing a randomized, controlled, and blinded approach, the trial will assess pain outcomes, range of motion, functionality, and biopsychosocial factors through remote physiotherapy interventions. Participants will receive manual therapy and exercise therapy via telemedicine, aiming to provide effective treatment despite the challenges of in-person consultations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance access to effective treatment for patients with temporomandibular disorders, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While tele-rehabilitation is a growing field, this specific application for temporomandibular disorders is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
1. Age between 18 and 60 years; 2. presence of pain in the facial region in the last 6 months; 3. diagnosis of myalgia, arthralgia, headache attributed to temporomandibular disfunction and/or subluxation temporomandibular joint.
Where it's running
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University Nove de Julho
São Paulo, Brazil Recruiting
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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.