Brief Treatment for Temporomandibular Pain
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome, Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Orofacial Pain
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Complaining of chronic TM-related pain for at least 3 months Positive Axis I diagnosis on the Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC) for temporomandibular disorders (positive on at least one Group), and may have no contraindications to TMD treatment Fluency in English Exclusion Criteria: No previous surgery for treatment of TMD pain No history of rheumatoid disease No extensive anatomical destruction or deterioration of the TM joint Not diagnosed as having pain of neuropathic or odontogenic origin Not carrying a diagnosis of psychosis No current treatment for depression Not taking narcotic pain medication Not pregnant
Sites / Locations
- University of Connecticut Health Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Coping Skills Training
Standard Care
manualized coping skills training delivered along with conservative care
Attention and life counseling added to Standard conservative care