Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Diagnostic Concordance Between Physiotherapist and Surgeon (NCT07560917) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Diagnostic Concordance Between Physiotherapist and Surgeon
Canada70 participantsStarted 2026-09
Plain-language summary
Jaw disorders is the leading cause in facial pain, affecting many people in the world. Despite many patients finding relief from conservative treatment, many get referred to the surgeon for an evaluation. In order to improve access to care and reduce wait times, a new advanced practice physiotherapist-led triage model is being studied.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Referred for new consultation at the MUHC TMJ clinic for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain or dysfunction
* Residents of the province of Quebec and benefiaries of provincial universal health insurance coverage (Régie de l'Assurance Maladie du Québec - RAMQ)
* Be able to understand and communicate in either French of English
* Be legally capable of providing informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presenting for a follow-up visit (i.e., not a new consultation)
* Have undergone TMJ surgery within the past six months
* Referred directly from a recognized orofacial pain dentist or oral medicine specialist
* Referred for acute TMJ trauma requiring urgent management (e.g., fractures, dislocations)
* Present with complex or multi-system pathology that could confound the diagnostic process and are not related to TMD
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
1
Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD)
Timeframe: Day 1
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07560917
SponsorMcGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre