Emotions and jaw surgery recovery study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how patients feel emotionally and physically before and after jaw surgery. It uses special software and questionnaires to track emotions, and checks the jaw joint and muscles after surgery. The goal is to see how these relate to recovery in patients having planned jaw surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for planned jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery)
- You have a diagnosis of a jaw size, bite, or facial structure problem
- You are in good general health (ASA class I or II)
- You are willing to answer questionnaires and have your emotions measured
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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