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Gratitude journaling tested as a pain relief tool for jaw disorders

NCT ID NCT06977100

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * participants between the ages of 18 and 80 * pain in the temporomandibular (TMD) region (jaw and/or temple area) * duration of pain is at least 3 months * average pain score ≥4 on a 0-10 numerical rating scale over the past week * have at least one additional chronic overlapping pain condition (COPC) including fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine-type headache, tension-type headache, low back pain, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome or chronic prostatitis, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, vulvodynia, and painful endometriosis. * able to read, understand, and write in English. Exclusion Criteria: * history of TMD surgery * neoplasm or injury/trauma to the TMD area * cancer-related pain * scheduled for any surgeries during the study time-frame * current participation in another clinical trial or psychological treatment for any pain-related condition that would interfere with study outcomes * pregnant or lactating * severe motor impairments (e.g., muscular dystrophy) * severe psychiatric conditions (e.g., uncontrolled mood disorders) * severe neurological or cognitive impairments (e.g., uncontrolled Parkinson's disease) * any other conditions that in the opinion of study investigators could make participation in the study unsafe * use of opioids within 48 hours prior to laboratory visit

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Conditions

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Chronic Pain Pain temporomandibular joint disorder

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Temporomandibular disorders (TMD)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Florida

    RECRUITING

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

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