Temporomandibular Dysfunction in Patients With Cervical Disc Herniation

Completed

• Conditions: Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT06141863
• Lead Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University

Brief Summary

Cervical spine problems are associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and related muscles.The aim of the present study was to investigate temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) and pain in individuals with cervical disc herniation (CDH) according to the level of neck disability.

Detailed Description

The study included diagnosed with cervical disc herniation. The participants were divided into two groups based on their The Neck Disability Index (NDI) score: Group 1 with no disability and mild disability and Group 2 with moderate and severe disability. Temporomandibular dysfunction and its severity, intensity of neck and temporomandibular joint pain was assessed.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-05-01
• Primary Completion: 2022-11-30
• Study Completion: 2022-12-30
• Status Verified: 2023-11
• Study First Submitted: 2023-11-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-11-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-11-20
• Study First Posted: 2023-11-21
• Last Update Posted: 2023-11-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• Diagnosed with cervical disc herniation aged between 18 and 65,
• who could read and write in Turkish

Exclusion Criteria

• Individuals with a history of head and neck surgery, fracture, physiotherapy or medical treatment cervical or temporomandibular joint treatment within the last six months,
• presence of any inflammatory rheumatic diseases, such as ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis, facial paralysis, infection, advanced osteoporosis

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Neck Disability Index	one day assessment	Assessment of neck disability
Fonseca Anamnestic Index	one day assessment	Assessment of temporomandibular dysfunction

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analogue Scale	one day assessment	Assessment of temporomandibular joint pain and neck pain intensity

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Karadeniz Technical University; 🇹🇷 Trabzon, Turkey