New personalized therapy aims to ease chronic jaw pain

NCT ID NCT04376333

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: UConn Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two behavioral treatments for temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), a common cause of jaw and face pain. 160 adults with long-term jaw pain will receive either standard dental care plus a highly individualized coping skills program, or standard care plus conventional cognitive-behavioral therapy. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain, depression, and daily interference, and to understand how coping skills affect outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: cognitive-behavioral coping skills training
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a more personalized, effective way to manage chronic jaw pain and improve daily functioning.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage behavioral study. Results may not apply to all TMD patients, and the treatment may not outperform standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain Facial Pain temporomandibular joint disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OROFACIAL PAIN TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

UConn Health
RECRUITING

Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States

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