Clinical trials: Chronic TMD Pain
Pain, Virtual Reality
Neural Mechanisms of Immersive Virtual Reality in Chronic Pain (VR TMD EEG)
This project examines, in chronic pain, the mechanisms of immersive virtual reality compared to the mechanisms of placebo hypoalgesia.
- Conditions
- Pain, Virtual Reality, Placebo, Temporomandibular Disorder
- Trial name
- VR TMD EEG (NCT06214923)
- Testing
- RelieVRx, No-VR (natural history control)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Feasibility and Acceptability of OLP-EXP in Chronic Pain
The primary objective is to determine the feasibility of delivering OLP-EXP, EXP only, and OLP only over 6 weeks to adults with chronic TMD.
- Trial name
- NCT07735520
- Testing
- OLP-EXP, OLP, EXP
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Orofacial Pain
Occlusal Adjustment as Treatment for Chronic Orofacial Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine whether occlusal adjustment by selective grinding and/or occlusal addition is an effective treatment of chronic temporomandibular joint disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT00899717
- Testing
- Occlusal adjustment
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Santiago de Compostela
Pain
Overlapping Pelvic and Temporomandibular Pain: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Psychosocial and Sensitization Mechanisms
The goal of this observational study is to learn whether pain in the temporomandibular joint is associated with pelvic pain in adults, and to explore psychosocial and pain sensitization factors that may contribute to both…
- Trial name
- NCT07323797
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 133 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), Temporomandibular Pain
Topical Capsaicin Versus Diclofenac for Chronic Temporomandibular Joint-Related Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness and safety of topical capsaicin cream and topical diclofenac gel in women with chronic temporomandibular joint-related pain.
- Trial name
- NCT07598994
- Testing
- Capsaicin Topical Cream, Diclofenac 1% Topical
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
TMD, Masticatory Muscle Pain
Pain, Central Sensitization and Psychoemotional State in Patients With Chronic Masticatory Muscle Pain
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship of psychological aspects, selected blood parameters, pain, central sensitization, and muscle electromyography activity in patients with chronic masticatory muscle pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05676827
- Testing
- Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders Clinical Examination, Blood test
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw Medical University
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), Chronic Pain
Patient Education, Self-management and Physiotherapy for Chronic Temporomandibular Disorders
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand whether a simple education and self-management program with home exercises can reduce pain and improve daily function in adults with long-lasting jaw pain caused by…
- Trial name
- NCT07423234
- Testing
- Patient education and self-management, Usual treatment (multimodal)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Chronic Pain
Integrating Behavioral Therapy in the Management of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Comprehensive Evaluation Using DC/TMD Axis II Criteria
This study evaluates the efficacy of behavioral therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relaxation techniques, and biofeedback, in managing Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD).
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Chronic Pain, Anxiety Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT06774196
- Testing
- Behavioral Therapy Group, Standard Care Group
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Khalid University
Chronic Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Endogenous Pain Inhibition Deficiency in Chronic TMD Pain
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) involve a range of conditions with varied causes, affecting a large portion of the U.S. population and posing challenges for diagnosis and management, especially in chronic cases.
- Trial name
- TMD-CPM (NCT06617494)
- Testing
- Pain modulation testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Myofascial Pain - Dysfunction Syndrome of TMJ, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Comparison of Therapeutic Effects of Trigger Point Injection and Twin Nerve Block in Chronic Myofascial Pain Patients
To see if there is there any difference in the treatment outcomes/results such as changes in pain intensity in patients with myofascial pain who have been treated with trigger point injections or twin block?
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain - Dysfunction Syndrome of TMJ, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Nerve Block
- Trial name
- NCT03870191
- Testing
- Injection of either twin block or trigger point injection.
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers University
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Journaling Intervention for Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and Chronic Overlapping Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a 2-week gratitude journaling activity is feasible and acceptable for individuals with Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and chronic overlapping pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06977100
- Testing
- Gratitude, General Wellness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Comparison of the Effect of Pain Neuroscience Education Combined With Physiotherapy, and Physiotherapy Alone in Temporomandibular Disorders
This research study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) when it is added to a physiotherapy program for people experiencing chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
- Trial name
- NCT07147764
- Testing
- Physiotherapy, Pain Neuroscience Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Ainaz Shahedi
Chronic Orofacial Pain, Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
Orofacial Pain Self-management: Personality Moderation Effect
The objective of this clinical trial is to study the effect of self-management on pain perception in patients with chronic orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) comparing it with the conventional treatment proposed…
- Conditions
- Chronic Orofacial Pain, Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD)
- Trial name
- NCT06932406
- Testing
- Self-management intervention, Clinical Practice Guideline Intervention
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
Temporomandibular Disorders, Chronic Pain
Effectiveness of Brief Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Painful Temporomandibular Disorders Among University Students
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if brief mindfulness-based intervention (BMBI) is beneficial to participants suffering from painful temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The objectives of the research are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT06582134
- Testing
- BMBI
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Toothache, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Multimodal Assessment of Sensory Processing and Brain Features in Patients With Chronic Orofacial Pain
This proposal will investigate pain modulatory mechanisms and brain functional and structural characteristics using multiple MRI modalities in persistent dentoalveolar pain disorder (PDAP) patients with and without…
- Trial name
- NCT02630771
- Testing
- Pressure pain threshold
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)
Diagnostic Study Accuracy of Jaw Motion Analyzer(JMA) Versus Research Diagnostic Criteria(RDC/TMD) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI) for Temporomandibular Disorders Among Patients With Chronic Orofacial Pain.
The goal of this diagnostic accuracy study is to determine the diagnostic accuracy of jaw motion analyzer(JMA) in terms of sensitivity and specificity with target cut of points used by valid reference standards which will be the…
- Trial name
- NCT07486609
- Testing
- The Jaw Motion Analyzer (JMA, Zebris, Germany) as the index test, Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disoders, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Neck Pain, Temporomandibular Disorder
Manual Therapy and Movement Control Exercises for Chronic Neck Pain. A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Chronic neck pain is a common and highly prevalent clinical entity among the population. It causes a high economic and financial burden. Commonly people with neck pain present temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
- Trial name
- NCT06189612
- Testing
- Clinical reasoning based physiotherapy + cervical movement control training, Clinical reasoning based physiotherapy + orofacial movement control training, Clinical reasoning based physiotherapy + standard exercises
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hochschule Osnabruck
Myofascial Pain, TMD
The Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping and Inactivation of Trigger Points in Chronic Myofascial Pain of TMD
In patients with a long-lasting TMD syndrome, especially of a muscular nature, palpation examination can locate the trigger points of pain (TrP) in the chewing muscles, i.e., the nodules in the shape of bumps the size of rice or…
- Trial name
- KT/TrP/TMD (NCT03398486)
- Testing
- Kinesiotaping, inactivation of trigger points (TrP)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin
Fibromyalgia, Temporomandibular Disorder
An Algorithm for Approaching Temporomandibular Disorders With Osteopathic Manual Therapy in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Nowadays, fibromyalgia is the rheumatic disorder with the highest levels of deterioration in quality of life. Among the comorbidities it presents, one of the most frequent is temporomandibular disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT06365151
- Testing
- Osteopathic manual therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat de Lleida
Chronic Neck Pain, TMD
Additive Effects of Dental Bite Pads During Gymnastic Exercises for the Relief of Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain in Working Women and Men at a VDU Workplace
The study which includes 52 participants suffering from chronic neck pain, determines additional effects of dental bite pads on neck pain and function when performing a 3-month gymnastics programme.
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain, TMD, Temporomandibular Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT05302466
- Testing
- gymnastics plus silicon dental bite pad, gymnastics only
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School