CompletedNot Applicable

Brief Treatment for Temporomandibular Pain

United States116 participantsStarted 2003-10

Plain-language summary

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a widespread chronic pain condition. Successful psychosocial treatments for TMD have been developed, but the mechanisms by which these treatments achieve their effects are not well known. The goal of this project is to evaluate the possible mechanisms responsible for treatment gains in TMD treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Complaining of chronic TM-related pain for at least 3 months * Positive Axis I diagnosis on the Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC) for temporomandibular disorders (positive on at least one Group), and may have no contraindications to TMD treatment * Fluency in English Exclusion Criteria: * No previous surgery for treatment of TMD pain * No history of rheumatoid disease * No extensive anatomical destruction or deterioration of the TM joint * Not diagnosed as having pain of neuropathic or odontogenic origin * Not carrying a diagnosis of psychosis * No current treatment for depression * Not taking narcotic pain medication * Not pregnant

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pain

Timeframe: Every 3 months out to 12 months

Pain-related interference with functioning

Timeframe: every 3 months out to 12 months

Depressive symptoms

Timeframe: Every 3 months out to 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00067366

SponsorUConn Health

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2008-10

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