Shamanic Healing for Women With Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMDs) (NCT00071474) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
Shamanic Healing for Women With Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMDs)
United States25 participantsStarted 2003-08
Plain-language summary
This is a Phase I study to examine the feasibility and safety of shamanic (spiritual) healing for treating temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs).
Who can participate
Age range25 Years – 55 Years
SexFEMALE
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Inclusion criteria:
* Females Age 25-55
* TMD Research Diagnosis Criteria (RDC) clinical diagnosis of myofacial pain with or without disc displacement, arthralgia, arthritis, or arthosis
* Three or more significant systemic conditions, e.g. depression, fibromyalgia, GI or reproductive disturbances, upper respiratory problems, etc. in the preceding 2 years.
Exclusion criteria:
* Diagnosed organic or medication induced major mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar)
* Other neurological diagnoses (epilepsy, Parkinsons)
* Pregnancy
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00071474
SponsorNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)