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Jaw pain and mental health: study probes the hidden link

NCT ID NCT05183503

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

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder Pain temporomandibular joint disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY DEPRESSION PAIN STRESS TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wroclaw Medical Uniwesity

    Wroclaw, Poland

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