CompletedNot Applicable

Temporomandibular Dysfunction in Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Turkey (Türkiye)84 participantsStarted 2023-01-05

Plain-language summary

The aim of this observational study is to investigate the effects of the type, area and duration of ulceration on jaw pain, mandibular function limitation, TMD and swallowing in individuals with diabetic foot ulcers.The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the change in foot structure due to diabetic foot ulcer have an effect on the temporomandibular jointand swalloving? * What are the determinants of tempomandibular dysfunction in individuals with diabetic foot ulcers? Participants (both groups) will be evaluated for quality of life, jaw functionality, mandibular dysfunction, oropharyngeal swallowing disorder, pain and diabetes complications.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 18 years old * Having been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes for at least 10 years * Not having a serious musculoskeletal, cardiac, neurological, etc. systemic disorder that may interfere with the research. * Not having any communication problems Exclusion Criteria: * Having a diabetic foot ulcer * Having a diagnosed psychiatric disease, * Having had a temporomandibular joint operation, * Having experienced direct or indirect trauma to the head-neck and spine area, * Having had previous spine surgery, * Having any mental problems, * Having a neuromuscular problem that proves a systemic specific pathological condition such as malignant condition of the spine and/or TMJ, fracture, rheumatoid disease, * Having had facial paralysis less than 1 year ago, * Being diagnosed with TMD, * Having received TMJ-related physical therapy treatment in less than 6 months.

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?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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

Temporomandibular Dysfunction

Timeframe: baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06067022

SponsorHarran University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-05

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