Brain Stimulation Patch for Jaw Pain: Home Treatment Study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether a small, stick-on electrical patch placed on your ear can reduce temporomandibular disorder (TMD) jaw pain when used at home. You would apply the patch yourself and complete surveys about your pain to help researchers learn if this non-invasive approach is safe and feasible.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Age 18–65 years old
- Diagnosed with TMD (temporomandibular disorder, a jaw condition) based on clinical assessment
- Jaw pain of at least 4 out of 10 in intensity for the past 2 weeks
- Chronic jaw pain lasting 3 months or longer
- Able to use a smartphone or computer with internet to check in with the study team
- Willing to apply the ear patch at home yourself and follow study instructions
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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