Actively Recruiting
Journaling Intervention for Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and Chronic Overlapping Pain
Led by University of Florida · Updated on 2026-01-06
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
68 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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. The study will also look at whether this activity is helpful in reducing pain and how much it interferes with daily life. The primary aims of this study are to: * Assess whether individuals with TMD and chronic overlapping pain are able to complete the 2-week gratitude journaling activity as planned (feasibility). * Evaluate how acceptable participants find the gratitude journaling activity (acceptability). The secondary aim of this study is to: • Explore whether the gratitude journaling activity reduces pain and its impact on daily life, compared to a general wellness journaling activity. Participants will: * Attend two in-person visits to complete questionnaires and take part in tests that measure how sensitive they are to pressure and heat. * Complete a 2-week journaling activity at home, writing in their journal on three days of their choice per week.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Journaling Intervention for Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and Chronic Overlapping Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Participants between 18 and 80 years old
- Pain in the temporomandibular region (jaw and/or temple area)
- Pain lasting at least 3 months
- Average pain score of 4 or higher on a 0-10 scale over the past week
- At least one additional chronic overlapping pain condition such as 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, or painful endometriosis
- Able to read, understand, and write in English
You will not qualify if you...
- History of TMD surgery
- Neoplasm or injury/trauma to the TMD area
- Cancer-related pain
- Scheduled for any surgeries during the study period
- Currently in another clinical trial or psychological treatment for pain that interferes with this study
- Pregnant or lactating
- Severe motor impairments such as muscular dystrophy
- Severe psychiatric conditions like uncontrolled mood disorders
- Severe neurological or cognitive impairments such as uncontrolled Parkinson's disease
- Any other condition deemed unsafe for participation by investigators
- Use of opioids within 48 hours prior to laboratory visit
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Melissa Makhoul, PhD, MSN, RN
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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