Chewing test for adults with or without jaw discomfort
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a simple 6-minute chewing test to see how well adults chew food, especially if they have jaw discomfort. It may help improve how doctors check jaw function.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You may or may not have jaw pain or tiredness when eating.
- You have not had any injections in your jaw area.
- You have not had any dental work in the past 3 months.
- You do not have two or more missing teeth on the same side of your mouth.
- You can understand and speak Catalan, Spanish, or English.
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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