Study of pain control in chronic jaw pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how well the body's natural pain control system works in people with long-term jaw pain (TMD). It compares people with and without jaw pain to better understand why some have trouble turning off pain signals.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 74 years old
- You must be able to understand and follow instructions in English
- You must be willing to fill out daily pain ratings before and after the study visit
- You must have access to an internet-connected device (like a smartphone or computer)
- You cannot have had facial or jaw surgery, or certain medical conditions like uncontrolled diabetes or heart disease
- You must be able to stop taking pain medications for 24 hours before each study visit
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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