Status:
RECRUITING
Journaling Intervention for Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and Chronic Overlapping Pain
Lead Sponsor:
University of Florida
Conditions:
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- participants between the ages of 18 and 80
- pain in the temporomandibular (TMD) region (jaw and/or temple area)
- duration of pain is at least 3 months
- average pain score ≥4 on a 0-10 numerical rating scale over the past week
- have at least one additional chronic overlapping pain condition (COPC) including fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine-type headache, tension-type headache, low back pain, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome or chronic prostatitis, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, vulvodynia, and painful endometriosis.
- able to read, understand, and write in English.
Exclusion
- history of TMD surgery
- neoplasm or injury/trauma to the TMD area
- cancer-related pain
- scheduled for any surgeries during the study time-frame
- current participation in another clinical trial or psychological treatment for any pain-related condition that would interfere with study outcomes
- pregnant or lactating
- severe motor impairments (e.g., muscular dystrophy)
- severe psychiatric conditions (e.g., uncontrolled mood disorders)
- severe neurological or cognitive impairments (e.g., uncontrolled Parkinson's disease)
- any other conditions that in the opinion of study investigators could make participation in the study unsafe
- use of opioids within 48 hours prior to laboratory visit
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 11 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06977100
Start Date
August 11 2025
End Date
December 1 2026
Last Update
January 6 2026
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610