Brain scans reveal hidden impact of jaw pain
NCT ID NCT07259902
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will use fMRI brain scans to see if long-term jaw pain (TMJ disorder) causes changes in the brain. Researchers will compare brain activity in 60 patients with chronic TMJ pain. The goal is to understand how pain and related anxiety or depression might alter brain structure, which could lead to better treatments in the future.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal how chronic TMJ pain changes the brain, pointing toward more targeted treatments for pain and related psychological distress.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Previous research on this topic has been inconclusive.
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University of Milan
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