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N/A Completed N=191 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Managing Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Symptoms

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00237042 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
191
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2011
Primary outcomePrimary: Characteristic Pain Intensity (Characteristic Intensity of Facial Pain) — 3.1; 2.9; 3.6 units on a scale — p=0.19

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatments targeted to the hormonal factors and the cyclicity of TMD symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle are more effective in relieving TMD pain and symptoms than standard self management treatment.

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Characteristic Pain Intensity (Characteristic Intensity of Facial Pain)
2.8; 2.8; 3.9 0.003 sig
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Pain-Related Activity Interference
19; 17; 30 0.016 sig

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • TMD Pain Diagnosis as determined by enrollment exam at the University of Washington
  • Menstruate on a regular basis
  • Not planning to become pregnant during the next 6 months

Exclusion Criteria

  • Drug or alcohol abuse
  • Current smoker and 35 years of age at any time during the study
  • Live further than 1 hour driving distance from the University of Washington, Seattle campus
  • Psychiatric disability
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00237042). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.

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