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Sound Oasis Vibrating Chair for Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Led By Dr. Allan Gordon, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Toronto
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months
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TMD Trial Summary

The purpose of the study will be to examine the effectiveness of an innovative use of music on TMD. Music and rhythmic vibrations can alter the basic processes related to sensation of pain in the brain. As well, music can block the neurological pathways that transmit pain sensations and thereby reduce pain. Music and vibrations are relaxing, reduce stress, and thereby reduce sensitivity to pain.

TMD Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Visual Analog Scale to measure pain levels
Secondary outcome measures
Short Inventory Depression Scale
Other outcome measures
Mult-Dimensional Mood Questionnaire
Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire

TMD Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Sound Oasis Vibrating ChairActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will be randomized to two groups. Vibroacoustic therapy will be administered in the form of a vibrating chair. They will be required to listen to their preferred songs for 30 minutes per 7 days, recommended 5, for 3 weeks.
Group II: Self-Select MusicActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will be randomized to two groups. Self-select music will be used as treatment for managing pain. They will be required to listen to their preferred songs for 30 minutes per 7 days, recommended 5, for 3 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Mount Sinai Hospital, CanadaOTHER
196 Previous Clinical Trials
67,584 Total Patients Enrolled
University of TorontoLead Sponsor
690 Previous Clinical Trials
1,019,619 Total Patients Enrolled
Dr. Allan Gordon, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
What Are the Effects of Music on Temporomandibular Disorder Symptoms?
Alicia Howard 2015. "What Are the Effects of Music on Temporomandibular Disorder Symptoms?". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02427113.
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