Study of pain, stress, anxiety, and depression in jaw disorder
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mental health, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how chronic jaw pain from temporomandibular disorder (TMD) relates to stress, anxiety, and depression in adults. Your results may help researchers better understand what affects symptoms and how people respond to care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have a diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) confirmed by a DC/TMD exam
- You do not have severe nerve (neurological) problems
- You do not have severe mental health conditions that would interfere with the study
- You are not taking medicines that strongly affect muscle/nerve function
- You are not pregnant, and you do not have alcohol or drug addiction or active cancer
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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