Shamanic Healing for Women With Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMDs)

Completed · Phase 1 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Temporomandibular Disorders

In brief

This is a Phase I study to examine the feasibility and safety of shamanic (spiritual) healing for treating temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00071474

Run by

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

People needed

25

Starts

2003-08-01

Expected to finish

2005-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2007-01-24

Who can join

Age: 25 and older, up to 55. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Females Age 25-55
• TMD Research Diagnosis Criteria (RDC) clinical diagnosis of myofacial pain with or without disc displacement, arthralgia, arthritis, or arthosis
• Three or more significant systemic conditions, e.g. depression, fibromyalgia, GI or reproductive disturbances, upper respiratory problems, etc. in the preceding 2 years.

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnosed organic or medication induced major mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar)
• Other neurological diagnoses (epilepsy, Parkinsons)
• Pregnancy

Where it is running

• Center for Health Research, Northwest — Portland, Oregon, United States

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