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Brief Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Quality in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders

A randomized controlled trial of brief mindfulness-based stress reduction training on anxiety, depression and sleep quality in patients with temporomandibular disorders

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600126219
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-06-05
Start date
2026-06-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-08

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Conditions

Temporomandibular Disorders

Interventions

Intervention group:Conventional TMD treatment plus a 4?week structured brief mindfulness?based stress reduction (B?MBSR) program (one 90?minute group session per week, supplemented by 15 minutes of da
Control group:Conventional TMD treatment only

Sponsors

West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Aged 18–60 years; 2.Diagnosed with anterior disc displacement without reduction of the temporomandibular joint (with or without pain) according to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD); 3.No definite degenerative joint disease confirmed by imaging (MRI or CT); 4.Standard score of the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) = 50 and/or standard score of the Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) = 53; 5.Willing to participate voluntarily and sign the informed consent form; 6.Possess basic literacy skills.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with other serious organic diseases or mental disorders; 2.Those with prior experience of systematic mindfulness training or psychotherapy; 3.Those who plan to receive other systematic psychological interventions during the study period; 4.Pregnant or breastfeeding women; 5.Other conditions judged by the investigator as unsuitable for participation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Total score of the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS);Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS);Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI);

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Jaw Functional Limitation Scale (JFLS-8);Graded Chronic Pain Scale (GCPS);TMD?related Quality of Life Scale (TMD?QoL);Maximum active mouth opening (MMO);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactYuxia Shan

West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University

373226454@qq.com+86 187 8297 9591

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026