Telehealth intervention for chronic jaw muscle pain
Initial Evidence for a Brief Psychological Telehealth Intervention for Patients with Chronic Masticatory Muscle Pain
This study is testing a new online program designed to help people with chronic jaw pain feel better, and it's comparing how well this program works against regular dental care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10892017 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a brief psychological intervention called Physical Self-Regulation (PSR) delivered via telehealth for patients suffering from chronic masticatory muscle pain disorders (MMPD). The study aims to assess the effectiveness of this telehealth approach compared to standard dental care, focusing on improving treatment utilization and patient outcomes. By piloting this intervention, the researchers hope to gather data that will support a larger trial to evaluate its efficacy and understand the factors that influence treatment success.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience chronic masticatory muscle pain.
Not a fit: Patients with acute jaw pain or those who do not have chronic masticatory muscle pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide an accessible and effective treatment option for patients with chronic jaw muscle pain, potentially reducing their pain and improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary data suggests that telehealth interventions for similar conditions have shown promise, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boggero, Ian Andres — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Boggero, Ian Andres
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.