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R01_Pilot study02_Jaw Muscle Metabolic and Brain-Derived Phenotypes of Chronic TMD Pain
Status: Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to learn whether heat applied to the jaw can reduce jaw pain and fatigue in adults with ongoing temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain. Participants will complete a teeth-clenching task and receive heat therapy to the jaw. What we learn may help us better understand who is most likely to benefit from heat therapy for TMD pain.
Sex: Male or Female
Age Group: 18 years and over
Inclusion Criteria:
• age 18 or older
• have jaw muscle pain related to TMD that has lasted more than 3 months and occurs on at least 15 days per month
• have enough natural or fixed replacement teeth to complete the study’s clenching task
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion criteria
Exclusion Criteria:
• are pregnant
• are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment or have a dental condition causing jaw pain
• are unable to stop certain pain medications for 24 hours before study visits
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete exclusion criteria
Conditions:
Bone, Joint & Muscle, Brain & Nervous System, Dentistry
Keywords:
TMD, heat therapy, jaw pain, pain, temporomandiublar disorder
Study Contact: Brain Sense Study - brainsensestudy@umn.edu
Principal Investigator: Estephan Moana-Filho
Phase: NA
IRB Number: STUDY00025509
See this study on ClinicalTrials.gov