Journaling Intervention for Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and Chronic Overlapping Pain

NCT ID
NCT06977100
Registry status
Recruiting
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Not applicable
Sponsor
University of Florida
Conditions
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

Overview

ClinicalTrials.gov lists this study as Recruiting.

Official title: Examining the Feasibility and Acceptability of a Journaling Intervention in Alleviating Temporomandibular Pain

Enrollment: 60 participants (Estimated).

What is being studied

  • Other: General Wellness
  • Behavioral: Gratitude

Who may be eligible

Ages
18 Years to 80 Years
Sex
All
Healthy volunteers accepted
No

ClinicalTrials.gov lists the following eligibility criteria.

Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * 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

Study locations

1 study location is listed.

Recruiting site status is explicitly provided for 1 location; 1 is listed as Recruiting.

Countries: United States

  • Florida, United States: 1

Sample of listed locations

  • University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States — Recruiting

Study details

Start date
August 11, 2025
Primary completion date
November 1, 2026
Completion date
December 1, 2026
First posted
May 18, 2025

Source and update information

Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
NCT ID
NCT06977100
Registry last updated
June 29, 2026
QualifiedStudies registry data refreshed
October 2, 2026
QualifiedStudies record fetched
October 2, 2026

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