Investigation of the Relationship Between Pain, Central Sensitization, Kinesiophobia and Stress Level in Individuals With Temporomandibular Dysfunction
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
- Enrollment
- 90
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Perceived Stress Scale
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 months ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Nurhayat KORKMAZ
Research assistant
Karadeniz Technical University
Eligibility Criteria
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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Perceived Stress Scale
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Stress Assessment
Central sensitization scale
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Central sensitization Assessment
Numeric Pain Scale
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Pain Assessment
Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Kinesiophobia Assessment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction