Virtual reality for jaw pain caused by TMD
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether immersive virtual reality can reduce chronic jaw pain from Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). It uses EEG to see how VR affects brain activity related to pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 88 years old
- You have jaw pain from TMD that has lasted at least 3 months
- You speak and understand English
- You do not have a history of severe motion sickness or fainting
- You have no serious eye or hearing problems that can't be corrected
- You have not had recent facial trauma or surgery on your face
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help ease common cancer-treatment side effects like pain, anxiety, sleep trouble, fatigue, or numbness. You may be able to join if you finished your main cancer treatment at least 3 months ago and have one of these symptoms.
This study tests a new therapy that uses mixed reality (a type of glasses that shows virtual images over the real world) to help distract you from pain and teach relaxation. It may help people with chronic pain who have not tried VR or MR before.
This study tests a virtual reality headset (HypnoVR) that uses hypnosis and calming visuals to help reduce anxiety and pain during interventional radiology procedures done without sedation. It may help you feel more relaxed and comfortable during your procedure.
This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) goggles can reduce pain during dental treatment in children aged 6 to 10 who have never been to the dentist before and have a cavity in a back tooth.
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help people with chronic pain learn more about their condition and how to manage it. It aims to see if VR is a useful and acceptable educational tool for pain rehabilitation.
This study tests whether virtual reality can help change how you feel pain. You'll be asked to complete tasks and rate your experience.
Hear when a new Pain trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.