Gratitude journaling tested as a pain relief tool for jaw disorders

NCT ID NCT06977100

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain Pain temporomandibular joint disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS (TMD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Florida
RECRUITING

Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

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