Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Emotional intelligence in people with painful temporomandibular disorder

Official title: Emotional Intelligence and Chronic Orofacial Pain

Run by University Hospital, Brest · NCT07280338 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests how emotional intelligence relates to pain and psychosocial factors in people with painful TMD compared with people without chronic pain.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment88 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Brest
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Brest)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 9, 2026
Main results expectedFebruary 9, 2027
Study endsFebruary 9, 2027
Registry record updatedJune 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT07280338 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults diagnosed with temporomandibular disorder experiencing pain and fluent in French, with no other chronic pain conditions.

Probably not a fit

Individuals without TMD or without chronic pain, or those unable to complete the French questionnaires, may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study compares emotional intelligence and psychosocial factors such as anxiety, depression, coping, and emotional regulation between adults with painful temporomandibular disorder and a control group without chronic pain. Participants complete validated French-language questionnaires during routine dental visits, taking about 15 minutes, with no changes to standard care. Data analysis will explore relationships between orofacial pain and emotional factors to inform future management approaches. The study is conducted at CHU de Brest, led by the University Hospital in Brest, France.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: Findings could help tailor pain management by addressing emotional and psychosocial factors in TMD care.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown meaningful links between emotional factors and chronic pain, but this specific focus on painful TMD is novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

For all subjects:

Major subject

* Non-opposition obtained
* For subjects in the TMD group:

Diagnosis of temporomandibular dysfunction -No other diagnosis of chronic pain

For subjects in the control group:

-No diagnosis of chronic pain

Non inclusion Criteria:

* Subject not understanding French
* Subject under legal protection (guardianship or curatorship)
* Refusal to participate

Where it's running

  • CHU DE BREST - Médecine bucco-dentaire
    Brest, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.