Effects of bruxism relaxation training in patients with temporomandibular disorders: A randomized controlled trial

Effects of bruxism relaxation training in patients with temporomandibular disorders: A randomized controlled trial - Relaxation training for bruxism.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000033900

Enrollment

Registered

2018-09-01

Start date

2018-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Temporomandibular disorder Bruxism

Interventions

Mandibular exercise and education for temporomandibular disorders Mandibular exercise and education for temporomandibular disorders plus masticatory muscle stretches Mandibular exercise and education

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Presence of temporomandibular disorder accompanied by myalgia or arthralgia as per the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Presence of temporomandibular disorders with a diagnosis of only intra-articular joint disorders 2)Presence of any mental or physical difficulties that might interfere with treatment 3)Inability to visit our clinic during the specific 4-5week period

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Clinical signs and symptoms: evaluation of temporomandibular joint or muscle pain using a numerical rating scale (NRS) and evaluation of subjective bruxism	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Masticatory muscle activity	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactSatoru Hori

Temporomandibular Disorders and Bruxism Clinic Niigata Hospital, The Nippon Dental University

shori@ngt.ndu.ac.jp025-267-1500

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026