CompletedNot Applicable

Prevalence of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis

Turkey (Türkiye)223 participantsStarted 2022-04-01

Plain-language summary

This study included 113 patients diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis and 110 healthy volunteers. Participants in both groups were evaluated using the 'Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD)' diagnostic criteria. In addition, the relationship between temporomandibular joint dysfunction and disease activity was investigated in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis according to the Modified New York Criteria between the ages of 18-75. * Healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 75. Exclusion Criteria: * Changes in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis within the last 6 months * Patients with pathology related to the temporomandibular joint and associated structures prior to the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis * Use of medication that affects bone metabolism * Presence of neurological or cognitive deficits * History of trauma, malignancy, infection, and surgery in the head and neck area * Presence of dental or periodontal pain * History of orthodontic treatment.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) Axis I Symptom questionnaire

Timeframe: A single point in time (1 day)

Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) Axis I Clinical Examination Form questionnaire

Timeframe: A single point in time (1 day)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05839925

SponsorIstanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-07-01

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