Journaling study for jaw pain with other chronic pain conditions
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if a journaling program can help people with jaw pain and at least one other chronic pain condition (like fibromyalgia, IBS, or migraines). You will write about your thoughts and feelings to see if it reduces pain and improves well-being.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have had jaw or temple pain for at least 3 months.
- Your average pain in the past week was at least 4 out of 10.
- You have at least one other long-term pain condition (such as fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, low back pain, or similar).
- You can read, understand, and write in 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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