Can a few therapy sessions ease jaw pain and improve sleep?
NCT ID NCT04897581
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two short behavioral therapies delivered over video calls for adults with chronic orofacial (jaw or face) muscle pain and insomnia. One therapy focuses on sleep habits and routines; the other uses jaw relaxation and breathing exercises. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain and improves sleep and quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (BBTI) and Physical Self-Regulation (PSR)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve both sleep and pain in people with chronic jaw or facial muscle pain.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study (19 people) comparing two behavioral approaches, so results may not apply broadly. Both interventions are brief and low-risk, but benefits may be modest.
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States