A new study at The University of Western Australia is looking for participants to assess the impact of lifestyle factors associated with chronic orofacial pain – pain in the mouth, jaw and face.
Researcher Supeetha Suntharamoorthy, from UWA's Dental School, said the study aimed to compare how habits, choices and daily activities affected individuals with and without chronic orofacial pain.
The study is seeking participants from across Australia who are 18 years and older – including seniors – to complete a 20-minute survey.
Participants should not have any of the following: chronic orofacial pain, a history of cancer, multimorbidity or mobility disorders.
"The research aims to improve management strategies for chronic orofacial pain and ultimately help to develop better treatment and prevention options for the wider community," Mrs Suntharamoorthy said.
Researchers are looking for a large number of participants to strengthen the quality and reliability of the research data.
Participation is voluntary, confidential and anonymous, and has been approved by the UWA Human Research Ethics Committee.
Anyone interested in participating or who would like more information can follow the link to the survey.
For further information, contact chief supervisor Associate Professor Omar Kujan at [email protected] or (08) 6457 7670.
