Telehealth intervention for chronic jaw muscle pain
Official title: Initial Evidence for a Brief Psychological Telehealth Intervention for Patients with Chronic Masticatory Muscle Pain
Funded at University of Kentucky · NIH-10892017 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $125,910 |
| NIH project number | 5K23DE031807-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10892017 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience chronic masticatory muscle pain.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute jaw pain or those who do not have chronic masticatory muscle pain may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: Preliminary data suggests that telehealth interventions for similar conditions have shown promise, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boggero, Ian Andres — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Boggero, Ian Andres
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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.