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Jaw pain and mental health: study probes the hidden link

NCT ID NCT05183503

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Wroclaw Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study looks at adults with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) — problems with the jaw joint and muscles — to measure how chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and perceived stress relate to each other. Researchers will use standard questionnaires to assess pain severity, depression, anxiety, and stress levels. The goal is to better understand the connections between jaw pain and mental health, which could improve future treatment plans.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand the links between jaw pain and mental health, leading to more holistic treatment approaches.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study that measures symptoms at one point in time, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all TMD patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 219 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2018

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients from the Outpatient Clinic for Temporomandibular Disorders at the Medical University in Wroclaw diagnosed with TMD using Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC / TMD).

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion criteria for this study were age equal or above 18 years old and diagnosis of TMD based on DC/TMD examination form. Exclusion Criteria: * The exclusion were severe neurological or mental diseases, taking medications that significantly affect the neuromuscular function, alcohol and/or drug addiction, active cancer diagnosis, pregnancy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder Pain temporomandibular joint disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Depression Pain Stress Temporomandibular disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wroclaw Medical Uniwesity

    Wroclaw, Poland

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