Assessment of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury

Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital1 site in 1 country60 target enrollmentNovember 5, 2022

ConditionsTemporomandibular Dysfunction

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Temporomandibular Dysfunction
Sponsor: Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
Enrollment: 60
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Frequency of temporomandibular joint dysfunction in patients with traumatic brain injury
Status: Not yet recruiting
Last Updated: 3 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

Trauma, neurological disorders and psychological problems, which are the etiological factors of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, can be seen in patients with traumatic brain injury.

The aim of this study is to investigate temporomandibular joint dysfunction in patients with traumatic brain injury.

Participants (traumatic brain injury patients and healthy volunteers) will be evaluated once for temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

Detailed Description

Temporomandibular joint range of motion, Fonseca questionnaire, facial asymmetry, and massater and temporal pain threshold will be evaluated by measuring both TBI patients and healthy individuals. In addition, post-injury dietary intake and dominant chewing side will be questioned in TBI patients. Temporomandibular movements will be measured with a disposable cardboard ruler. Exclusion criteria; communication and cooperation problems, congenital or systemic disease affecting the head and neck region, being treated for TMED and having a history of orthognathic surgery.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

November 5, 2022

End Date

April 1, 2023

Last Updated

3 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Savaş Karpuz

Medical doctor

Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•clinical diagnosis of traumatic brain injury not receiving treatment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction

Exclusion Criteria

•communication and cooperation problems, congenital or systemic disease affecting the head and neck region, being treated for TMED and having a history of orthognathic surgery.