MedPath

Evaluation of Symptom Improvement through the Use of a Smartphone Application in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD).

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diseases of the digestive system
Registration Number
KCT0008889
Lead Sponsor
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

? Adults aged 19 to 65 years old.
? Patients diagnosed with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) who visited the Seoul National University Dental Hospital.
? Patients diagnosed with muscular disorders, temporomandibular joint internal derangements, and temporomandibular joint arthritis based on clinical and radiological examinations.
? Individuals who voluntarily decided to participate in this clinical trial and provided written consent.

Exclusion Criteria

? Individuals not diagnosed with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) based on clinical and radiological examinations.
? Individuals with intrinsic diseases of the temporomandibular joint: ankylosis, tumors.
? Individuals with traumatic conditions of the temporomandibular joint: mandibular condyle fractures, major facial trauma (e.g., from traffic accidents, assaults, etc.).
? Individuals suffering from rare muscular diseases such as severe myasthenia gravis, Eaton-Lambert syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
? Individuals with serious metabolic diseases like severe hypertension or diabetes.
? Individuals diagnosed with neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's, Alzheimer's) or psychiatric disorders.
? Individuals currently taking medications for sleep disorders (e.g., benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants, tricyclic antidepressants, etc.), or potentially consuming unauthorized drugs, alcohol, or narcotics.
? Individuals undergoing dental orthodontics or wearing other oral devices.
? Cases where the participant withdraws their consent.
? Any other individuals deemed inappropriate for the study by the principal investigator.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional Study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain : Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) ;Mouth opening (mm)
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Jaw Functional Limitation Scale (JFLS) -20;Oral Behavior checklist; Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) -4
© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath