Quality of life and sleep for jaw joint pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how jaw joint and muscle problems (temporomandibular disorders) affect your quality of life and sleep. It aims to better understand these issues so that doctors can offer more helpful care.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a jaw joint or chewing muscle problem (temporomandibular disorder) that has lasted a few weeks or months but is not chronic.
- You do not have other major health conditions like multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, or severe mental illness.
- You have not had surgery on your jaw, face, mouth, or neck before.
- You have not had a recent injury to your jaw or neck (like from a fall or car accident), and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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