Pain, Central Sensitization, Kinesiophobia and Stress Level in Individuals with Temporomandibular Dysfunction

Recruiting

• Conditions: Temporomandibular Joint Disorders; Pain

• Registration Number: NCT05993494
• Lead Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University

Brief Summary

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is a musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system-related condition that affects the masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joint, and other related structures. Recent research has focused specifically on pain catastrophe, kinesiophobia, and central sensitization in individuals with TMD. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the relationship between pain, central sensitization, kinesiophobia and stress level in individuals with temporomandibular dysfunction.

Detailed Description

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is a musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system-related condition that affects the masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joint, and other related structures. Psychological factors are stated as comorbid in individuals with TMD. Individuals with TMD-related pain show higher levels of stress, anxiety, depression, somatic awareness, pain catastrophizing, and kinesiophobia compared to controls. Therefore, recent research has focused on pain catastrophe, kinesiophobia, and central sensitization, especially in individuals with TMD. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the relationship between pain, central sensitization, kinesiophobia and stress level in individuals with temporomandibular dysfunction. Ninety patients aged 18-65 years, who have TME-related complaints for at least 3 months, and diagnosed with TMD as a result of clinical and radiological evaluation by a dentist will be included in the study.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-05-15
• Study First Submitted: 2023-07-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-08-14
• Study First Posted: 2023-08-15
• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-01
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-04
• Primary Completion: 2024-12-30
• Study Completion: 2025-01-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

• Between the ages of 18-65,
• Having complaints related to TMJ for at least 3 months,
• Patients diagnosed with TMD as a result of clinical and radiological evaluation by the dentist

Exclusion Criteria

• Cognitive problems,
• Any systemic joint or muscle disease (e.g. fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis),
• Serious systemic diseases,
• Any neurological disorder (e.g. trigeminal neuralgia),
• Pregnancy, breastfeeding status,
• Previous treatment for TMJ or orofacial muscle pain

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Perceived Stress Scale	through study completion, an average of 1 year	Stress Assessment
Central sensitization scale	through study completion, an average of 1 year	Central sensitization Assessment
Numeric Pain Scale	through study completion, an average of 1 year	Pain Assessment
Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia	through study completion, an average of 1 year	Kinesiophobia Assessment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Karadeniz Technical University; 🇹🇷 Trabzon, Turkey