U.S., April 14 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07526688) titled 'Aerobic Physical Activity and Orofacial Myofascial Pain' on April 02.
Brief Summary: Orofacial myofascial pain, most commonly represented by Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) a significant public health, affecting approximately 12% to 14% of the general population. These disorders are characterized by musculoskeletal pain in the masticatory muscles and joints, leading to reduced productivity and high socio-economic costs. Pathophysiological mechanisms are largely central in origin, similar to other chronic pain syndromes like fibromyalgia. Beyond pain, TMD severely impacts oral health-related quality of life by disrupting vital fun...