Gratitude journaling tested as a pain relief tool for jaw disorders
NCT ID NCT06977100
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a 2-week gratitude journaling activity is feasible and acceptable for people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and other chronic pain conditions. Sixty participants will either write down things they are grateful for or reflect on daily activities. Researchers will measure how many complete the program and how satisfied they are, and also explore whether pain and its impact on daily life improve.
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Active substance
gratitude journaling
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help manage jaw pain and related chronic pain conditions.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 60 participants. It is not designed to prove that journaling reduces pain, only that people will try it and like it.
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University of Florida
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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