Mouthguard therapy for burning mouth pain
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a custom mouthguard (Essix appliance) to see if it can relieve burning mouth pain. It's for people who already know the mouthguard helps, based on your experience from a previous study.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You took part in the earlier Malmö University Burning Mouth Syndrome study.
- Using a clear plastic mouthguard (Essix) reduced your pain by at least 30%.
- Your mouth pain has lasted for more than 3 months.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You do not have fibromyalgia.
- You are not currently receiving dental treatment.
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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