Improving treatment for patients with jaw pain and dysfunction
Official title: Michigan Collaborative Hub for TMD Patient-Centric Research (MICH T PCR)
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10834394 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help people with jaw pain and problems, by bringing together researchers and doctors to create effective treatments that fit each person's needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 6, 2023 |
| Project end | September 5, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $312,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R34DE033630-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10834394 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing symptoms of temporomandibular disorders, such as jaw pain, joint dysfunction, or related neurological issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with TMD who have already received successful treatment or those with unrelated conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which cause significant pain and dysfunction in the jaw and affect a large portion of the population. The project aims to create a collaborative environment that connects basic research with clinical practice, ensuring that new findings are effectively translated into patient care. By forming a multidisciplinary team, the research seeks to address the complex symptoms of TMD and develop standardized, effective treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized treatments for patients suffering from TMD.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in integrating basic and clinical approaches for other complex disorders, suggesting potential success for this collaborative model in TMD.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dasilva, Alexandre — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Dasilva, Alexandre
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.