Art-based pain test for jaw joint disorder patients
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests if using art can help measure pain in people with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). It may offer a new way to understand and manage your pain without surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with a jaw joint disorder (TMD) that can be treated without surgery.
- Your TMD is at an early stage (Wilkes stage I or II).
- You are able to understand and sign a consent form.
- You do not need surgery for your jaw problem.
- You do not have severe mental illness like psychosis or bipolar disorder, and you do not regularly use strong opioid painkillers.
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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