Personality and self-help for jaw pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a self-management program for jaw and face pain works differently in people with different personalities. You will learn techniques to manage your pain at home.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) by a doctor or dentist.
- You have had constant or frequent pain in your jaw, face, temples, or around your ear for at least three months.
- Your pain is moderate — about a 3 to 5 on a 0–10 scale.
- You are not currently receiving any other therapy for this condition (except rescue pain relievers).
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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