Principal Investigator: Tiago da Silva Costa

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the jaw joint and muscles. TMD is common, with up to 1 in 15 people experiencing problems such as pain in the face, headache, and difficulty moving the jaw. Depression is also common among people living with TMD and can be related to the impact of their symptoms on everyday life.

TransFORM-TMD is a feasibility trial, which aims to establish whether a device, which creates painless electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve with a small electrode placed on the ear, can improve TMD and depression symptoms. Some patients will receive a device which functions normally, and others will receive a sham device.