Physical Self-Regulation for TMJ Dysfunction

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Ian Boggero, PhD

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline (week 0), post intervention (week 5) and 3-month follow-up (week 15)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will include patients with chronic jaw muscle pain who will be randomly assigned to receive a behavioral intervention called Physical Self-Regulation or a control intervention. Both interventions will be conducted remotely via telehealth

Who is the study for?

This trial is for patients seeking treatment for chronic pain in the jaw muscles, known as TMJ Dysfunction. Participants must be willing to receive therapy via telehealth and provide follow-up data after the sessions. Specific details on who can or cannot participate are not provided.

What is being tested?

The study compares a brief behavioral intervention called Physical Self-Regulation (PSR) with a control intervention, both delivered through telehealth. Each participant receives two sessions of their assigned intervention, with follow-ups at two weeks and three months to assess feasibility and effectiveness.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves non-invasive psychological interventions delivered via telehealth, significant physical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or fatigue related to discussing their condition.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline (week 0), post intervention (week 5) and 3-month follow-up (week 15)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline (week 0), post intervention (week 5) and 3-month follow-up (week 15)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline (week 0), post intervention (week 5) and 3-month follow-up (week 15) for reporting.