Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Prevalence and Oral Habits, Food Consumption Frequency and Eating Behaviour

Recruiting

• Conditions: Temporomandibular Joint Disorders; Oral Habits; University Students

• Registration Number: NCT06768372
• Lead Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University

Brief Summary

This study was planned to investigate the prevalence of TMD in university students and to determine possible predisposition factors by evaluating oral habits, food consumption frequency and eating behaviors thought to be related to TMD.

Detailed Description

No study has been found examining the relationship between temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) and oral habits, food consumption frequency and eating behavior. In this context, it is thought that understanding the relationships mentioned may provide different perspectives and help develop an effective treatment program.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Study Start: 2024-12-01
• Study First Submitted: 2024-12-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-01-06
• Study First Posted: 2025-01-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-01-11
• Last Update Posted: 2025-01-14
• Primary Completion: 2025-02-28
• Study Completion: 2025-04-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 378

Inclusion Criteria

1. Continuing undergraduate education at faculties/colleges affiliated with Karadeniz Technical University
2. Being able to read and write in Turkish
3. Agreeing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

1. Having a local or systemic disease that may affect oral and jaw health
2. Having had an operation / trauma to the cervical region or TMJ

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assessment of Presence and Severity of Temporomandibular Dysfunction	an average of 6 months	Fonseca Anamnestic Index, reported as a reliable and valid index, will be used to determine the presence and severity of TMD. The total score ranges from 0 to 100. The total score of the index allows the following classification: no TMD (≤ 15), mild TMD (20-40), moderate TMD (45-65), and severe TMD (70-100).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Oral Habits	an average of 6 months	The Oral habits checklist, a questionnaire recommended for the assessment of parafunctional behaviors, will be used.
Food Consumption Frequency	an average of 6 months	The frequency and amount of food groups or nutrients consumed will be questioned. Frequency of consumption can be given as day, month or week.
Eating Behavior	an average of 6 months	The Adult Eating Behavior Scale will be used. There are 8 sub-dimensions and a total of 35 items in the scale. It is scored with a five-point Likert. The score obtained shows the tendency towards the relevant behavior. There is no scale measuring the total score.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Karadeniz Technical Univerity; 🇹🇷 Trabzon, Turkey