Six-minute chewing test for jaw function
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a new six-minute chewing exercise to see how well it measures jaw function in adults, including those with jaw pain or tiredness when eating. It may help doctors better understand and treat jaw problems.
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Who can take part
- You must be an adult (18 years or older).
- You may have jaw symptoms or be completely healthy.
- You have not had injections or other treatments in the jaw area.
- You have not had dental work in the last 3 months.
- You are missing fewer than two teeth in any section 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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