Treatment of Chronic Temporomandibular Pain With Peripheral Nerve Block

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the use of peripheral nerve blocks for treating chronic jaw pain caused by temporomandibular disorders (TMD). It focuses on adults who have had jaw pain for over a year and have not found relief from at least two other treatments like physical therapy or medication. The study is conducted at a TMJ clinic and seeks to collect structured data on pain and function after the nerve block treatment. The treatment involves injecting anesthetic near specific nerves around the jaw joint to block pain signals. This procedure is part of the patients' regular clinical care at the TMJ clinic. Participants receive the nerve block and then attend follow-up visits, typically every four months, to monitor their progress. The study plans to include up to 40 adults and will observe their response to this treatment over time. Participants will be monitored through regular visits where researchers assess pain levels using a pain scale, measure mouth opening ability, and track changes in pain medication use. Follow-up visits are usually scheduled three times per year, with additional visits if symptoms worsen. Participants must attend at least two follow-ups to stay in the study and can leave at any time without affecting their care. Personal information is securely stored and coded to protect privacy throughout the study period.

Nerve Block Treatment for Chronic Jaw Pain