The TMD Study

What is this study about?

The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of chronic facial pain on your brain and behavior

Who do I contact?

Call 612-946-1424 or email hdlab@umn.edu to set-up a brief screening phone call and to schedule a screening visit. https://www.hermandarrowlab.com/participate

Who can participate in this study?

If you:

  • Are at least 18 years old

  • Have a diagnosis of TMD per DC/TMD criteria

  • Have a history of daily pain of TMD origin over the last week with a minimal average intensity of 3/10

  • Are willing to participate for three hours in lab and two weeks at home (1-6 at-home computer games and surveys per week).

What will I do if I decide to participate?

The study is in-person and remote. The remote portion includes:

  • 2 separate 30-min online surveys

  • 2 30-second surveys every two days for 2 weeks.


The in-person portion includes:

  • 30 minute screening

  • 1-3 study visits including EEG scans and playing video games.

The whole study should take about 5 hours to complete

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