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NCT07517172 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Evaluating Noninvasive Brain Stimulation for TMD Pain: A Feasibility Study
A NA study, sponsored by University of Minnesota.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
NCT07517172 is a NA study that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Minnesota. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants.
The verdict
NCT07517172, a NA study, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Minnesota.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study is a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled feasibility trial designed to assess the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation (tAN) for individuals with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD). Approximately 40 participants will be enrolled to evaluate whether daily, home-based tAN sessions-which deliver mild electrical pulses to the auricular branch of the vagus nerve-can effectively reduce chronic orofacial pain and improve associated cognitive and psychosocial dysfunctions. The study monitors feasibility through retention and adherence rates while tracking secondary outcomes such as pain intensity, cognitive flexibility, and mood changes using validated scales and wearable smartwatch data . Ultimately, this research aims to generate the critical data necessary to inform larger clinical trials and potentially offer a non-pharmacological, non-invasive treatment option for patients refractory to traditional TMD therapies.
Interventions
- DEVICE Sham Stimulation
- DEVICE Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-05-20 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-09-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07517172
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07517172 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Minnesota, which has 966 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Sham Stimulation is the first listed.
NCT07517172 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07517172 about?
NCT07517172 is a clinical study titled "Evaluating Noninvasive Brain Stimulation for TMD Pain: A Feasibility Study". This study is a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled feasibility trial designed to assess the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation (tAN) for individuals with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD). Approximately 40 participants will be enrolled to evalu...
What is the current status of trial NCT07517172?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2026-05-20. Estimated completion is 2027-09-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07517172?
The interventions under investigation include: Sham Stimulation (DEVICE), Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07517172?
This trial is sponsored by University of Minnesota, which has 966 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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