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New treatment option for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Official title Individualized Assessment and Treatment for TMD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04376333
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Temporomandibular/orofacial pain disorders (TMD) are a group of painful conditions with multiple determinants.This proposal has two main goals: 1) to test a highly individualized, adaptive treatment for TMD that has potential to be more effective than other psychosocial treatments; and 2) to discover the mechanisms by which psychosocial treatments work in chronic pain. TMD patients (N=160) will be randomized to receive standard care (STD) + an individualized assessment and treatment program (IATP) or to standard care + conventional cognitive-behavioral treatment (STD+CBT).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age \> 18 years
- Jaw pain \> 3 mo; \> 3/10 on pain scale
- Positive Axis I diagnosis on the Diagnostic Criteria for temporomandibular disorders (DC/TMD), with or without disc displacement
- Positive on \> 1 of:
- Any myalgia diagnosis
You likely can't join if
- Lack of fluency in English
- Previous invasive surgery for TMD, not including arthrography or arthrocentesis
- Extensive anatomical destruction or deterioration of the TM joint
- Diagnosed as having pain of neuropathic or odontogenic origin
- Carrying a diagnosis of psychosis
- Taking narcotic pain medication
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age \> 18 years
- Jaw pain \> 3 mo; \> 3/10 on pain scale
- Positive Axis I diagnosis on the Diagnostic Criteria for temporomandibular disorders (DC/TMD), with or without disc displacement
- Positive on \> 1 of:
- Any myalgia diagnosis
- Any myofascial diagnosis
- Arthralgia
- TMD-related Headache
- Lack of fluency in English
- Previous invasive surgery for TMD, not including arthrography or arthrocentesis
- Extensive anatomical destruction or deterioration of the TM joint
- Diagnosed as having pain of neuropathic or odontogenic origin
- Carrying a diagnosis of psychosis
- Taking narcotic pain medication
- Any comorbid condition necessitating use of an intraoral appliance (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea)
- Pregnancy (excluded due to prescription of NSAIDs)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Farmington, Connecticut, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Farmington, Connecticut, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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