Status:

COMPLETED

Biofeedback-Based Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Temporomandibular Disorders

Lead Sponsor:

Philipps University Marburg

Collaborating Sponsors:

Psychotherapie-Ambulanz Marburg e.V.

Conditions:

Temporomandibular Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

PHASE2

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate a biofeedback-based cognitive behavioral treatment for patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders using a randomized controlled design.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate a biofeedback-based cognitive behavioral treatment for temporomandibular disorders using a randomized controlled design. 100 patients suffering fro...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • clinical diagnosis of painful temporomandibular disorder according to Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD)
  • symptoms persist at least 3 months
  • sufficient language skills

Exclusion

  • somatic diagnosis that requires defined somatic treatment (e.g. occlusal interference)
  • presence of a psychotic disorder
  • presence of neurological disorders (e.g. dementia)
  • alcohol or substance abuse
  • presence of other pain condition of predominant severity

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

58 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00769561

Start Date

August 1 2008

End Date

April 1 2011

Last Update

December 30 2013

Active Locations (2)

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Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Philipps University Marburg

Marburg, Germany, 35032

2

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Philipps University Marburg Medical Center

Marburg, Germany, 35032