Personalized treatment program for jaw pain management
Individualized Assessment and Treatment Program for TMD: Coping as a Mechanism
This study is all about helping people with jaw pain by using a smartphone app to track their pain and thoughts for two weeks, so therapists can create a personalized treatment plan that makes managing their discomfort easier and more effective.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Farmington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11101197 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a tailored treatment program for individuals suffering from temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which are painful conditions affecting the jaw and face. Patients will be monitored using a smartphone app to track their pain experiences, thoughts, and coping strategies over two weeks. Based on this data, therapists will create a personalized treatment plan that aims to improve pain management through cognitive-behavioral techniques. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness of psychosocial treatments for TMD by understanding the unique factors influencing each patient's pain.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who have been experiencing TMD-related pain for at least three months.
Not a fit: Patients with TMD pain lasting less than three months or those who do not have access to a smartphone may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized pain management strategies for patients with TMD.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using personalized approaches for chronic pain management, indicating potential for success in this novel treatment strategy.
Where this research is happening
Farmington, United States
- University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt — Farmington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Litt, Mark D. — University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt
- Study coordinator: Litt, Mark D.
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 below.