Frequency of Restless Legs Syndrome in Patients With Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Its Effect on Sleep Quality
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 102
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group Diagnostic Criteria
研究概览
简要总结
This observational, cross-sectional, descriptive study aims to evaluate the prevalence of restless legs syndrome in patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction and to investigate its effects on sleep quality and health-related quality of life. The study will be conducted in the otolaryngology outpatient clinic of Gaziantep City Hospital, Türkiye.
Adults aged 18 to 65 years who are clinically diagnosed with temporomandibular joint dysfunction and meet the inclusion criteria will be invited to participate. An age- and sex-matched control group consisting of individuals without temporomandibular joint dysfunction will also be recruited.
All participants will undergo face-to-face structured interviews during which standardized and validated questionnaires will be administered. The study will collect sociodemographic data, clinical characteristics, and responses to validated assessment tools measuring mandibular function, anxiety and depression symptoms, restless legs syndrome, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life.
详细描述
This observational, cross-sectional, descriptive study aims to evaluate the prevalence of restless legs syndrome in patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction and to investigate its effects on sleep quality and health-related quality of life. The study will be conducted in the otolaryngology outpatient clinic of Gaziantep City Hospital, Türkiye.
Adults aged 18 to 65 years who are clinically diagnosed with temporomandibular joint dysfunction and meet the inclusion criteria will be invited to participate. An age- and sex-matched control group consisting of individuals without temporomandibular joint dysfunction will also be recruited.
All participants will undergo face-to-face structured interviews during which standardized and validated questionnaires will be administered. The study will collect sociodemographic data, clinical characteristics, and responses to validated assessment tools measuring mandibular function, anxiety and depression symptoms, restless legs syndrome, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life.
The temporomandibular joint is a complex musculoskeletal structure, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction is a clinical condition involving the joint, the masticatory muscles, and surrounding tissues. Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move, particularly during periods of rest or at night. Previous studies have suggested possible associations between temporomandibular joint dysfunction, bruxism, sleep disturbances, and restless legs syndrome. However, the prevalence of restless legs syndrome and its impact on sleep quality in patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction remain insufficiently investigated.
This study is designed as an observational, cross-sectional, descriptive investigation. It will be conducted in the otolaryngology outpatient clinic of Gaziantep City Hospital and Gaziantep Dr. Ersin Arslan Training and Research Hospital. The study population will consist of adults aged 18 to 65 years who are clinically diagnosed with temporomandibular joint dysfunction, are cognitively intact, literate, and voluntarily agree to participate.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Control
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- 未提供
排除标准
- 未提供
结局指标
主要结局
International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group Diagnostic Criteria
时间窗: At baseline
This diagnostic framework defines the presence of restless legs syndrome based on standardized clinical features, including an urge to move the legs, worsening of symptoms during rest, partial or complete relief with movement, and worsening of symptoms in the evening or at night. These diagnostic criteria have been adapted for use in Turkish-speaking populations and are used to determine whether participants meet the clinical diagnosis of restless legs syndrome.
International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group Severity Rating Scale
时间窗: At baseline
This scale consists of 10 questions assessing the severity, frequency, and impact of restless legs syndrome symptoms on daily life. Each item is scored from 0 to 4, yielding a total score ranging from 0 to 40. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity. Severity categories are defined as mild (1-10), moderate (11-20), severe (21-30), and very severe (31-40). The Turkish version of this scale has demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity for clinical and research use.
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
时间窗: At baseline
This questionnaire evaluates sleep quality over the previous month. It includes 24 items grouped into seven components: subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleep medication, and daytime dysfunction. Each component is scored from 0 to 3, with a total score ranging from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate poorer sleep quality, and a total score greater than 5 reflects poor sleep quality. The Turkish version has been shown to be valid and reliable in adult populations.
次要结局
- 12-Item Short Form Health Survey(At baseline)
- Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire(At baseline)
- Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale(At baseline)
研究者
Gulseren Demir Karakilic
Assistant Professor, Principal Investigator
Bozok University