Facial Pain
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized controlled clinical study with two parallel groups. A total of 52 participants will be included and randomly allocated into two groups, with 26 participants in each group. The ran
however, outcome assessors and data analysts will be blinded to group allocation. The intervention group will participate in a remote self-care promotion program delivered through online group session
Sponsors
Universidade Federal do Ceará
Universidade Federal do Ceará
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals aged 18 years or older; of both sexes; diagnosed with chronic temporomandibular disorder according to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD); pain intensity greater than or equal to 4 on the Numerical Rating Scale; pain duration of at least three months; access to the internet and an electronic device; ability to read and understand the educational material Facial Pain
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of systemic diseases or neurological disorders that may interfere with pain perception; current psychiatric disorders that prevent participation; pregnancy; ongoing treatment for temporomandibular disorder; inability to participate in online sessions
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in pain self-efficacy assessed using a validated self-efficacy questionnaire, measured at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up assessments. | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in pain intensity and pain interference measured by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Assessments will be performed at baseline, post-intervention, and at 1-, 3-, and 6-month follow-up. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactErica Mesquita
Universidade Federal do Ceará
Outcome results
None listed