CompletedNot Applicable

Tension-Type Headache and Masseter Thickness in Fibromyalgia

Turkey (Türkiye)94 participantsStarted 2024-05-15

Plain-language summary

This study aims to investigate the relationship between tension-type headaches and masseter muscle thickness in women with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and to explore the potential for new therapeutic approaches in the treatment of both headaches and FMS. Additionally, the study seeks to evaluate the impact of headaches on the quality of life in individuals with FMS. Does tension-type headache associate with increased masseter muscle thickness in women with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)? Does tension-type headache negatively impact the quality of life in women with FMS?

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18-65 years. * Diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) according to the 2016 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) diagnostic criteria. * At least one year since the FMS diagnosis. * Chronic tension-type headache lasting for at least six months. * Diagnosed with tension-type headache by a neurologist based on the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) criteria. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders. * Patients using medications related to the central nervous system. * Those with temporomandibular dysfunction. * Patients with rheumatologic diseases. * Individuals undergoing dental treatment or using dental prostheses. * Those with facial tumors or a history of facial surgery. * Pregnant women.

What they're measuring

Masseter muscle thickness

Timeframe: 1 day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06713278

SponsorAnkara City Hospital Bilkent

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-02

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