Saliva stress test for jaw pain disorder
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study measures cortisol levels in your saliva to see if it can help diagnose temporomandibular disorder (jaw pain). It aims to find a simple way to better understand this condition.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be a patient visiting the dental clinic at the University of Coimbra's Faculty of Medicine
- You cannot be pregnant
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must be able to make your own decisions
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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