A comparative study of standard treatment versus standard treatment combined with Mandala art intervention in patients with Temporomandibular Disorder: pilot clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20250806001

Enrollment

Registered

2025-08-06

Start date

2025-07-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscle disorders (TMD) are conditions that impair the function of the jaw joint and the muscles responsible for mastication. Patients with TMD may present with symptoms such as pain in the jaw joint and masticatory muscles, difficulty opening the mouth, joint noises during jaw movement, or pain radiating to the temple region. The etiology of TMD is multifactorial, involving both anatomical and psychological components, with stress and anxiety recognized a

Interventions

1. Education Providing participants with knowledge and understanding about temporomandibular disorders (TMD), including causes, symptoms, and treatment options. 2. Self-care techniques, including: App

No Intervention Other,Experimental Other

Standard treatment,mandala art intervention

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 18 and 30 years 2. Diagnosed with temporomandibular disorder according to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) 3. Experiencing pain for more than 3 months, with symptoms present at the time of study enrollment 4. Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) score of 4 or higher

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of surgery in the temporomandibular region 2. History of serious comorbid conditions, such as cancer, rheumatic diseases, or neurological disorders 3. History of psychiatric treatment 4. Receiving other psychosocial treatments during the study period

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain score At baseline and daily for 30 days after each Mandala coloring session. Numerical Rating Scale	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Generalized Anxiety Disorder At baseline, and at 1 month follow-up Patient reported outcome using a questionnaire interview,Depression At baseline, and at 1 month follow-up Patient reported outcome using a questionnaire interview,TMD effect At baseline, and at 1 month follow-up Patient reported outcome using a questionnaire interview,Chronic pain At baseline, and at 1 month follow-up Patient reported outcome using a questionnaire interview	—

Measure

Time frame

Generalized Anxiety Disorder At baseline, and at 1 month follow-up Patient reported outcome using a questionnaire interview,Depression At baseline, and at 1 month follow-up Patient reported outcome using a questionnaire interview,TMD effect At baseline, and at 1 month follow-up Patient reported outcome using a questionnaire interview,Chronic pain At baseline, and at 1 month follow-up Patient reported outcome using a questionnaire interview

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Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactTeekayu Jorns

Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University

teepla@kku.ac.th0880512376

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026