Temporomandibular Disorders and Balance Performance (NCT06891859) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Temporomandibular Disorders and Balance Performance
Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2024-04-19
Plain-language summary
This study aims to investigate the relationship of the temporomandibular joint with head posture, pressure pain threshold, and body balance.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Must be a student at Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University
* Must be willing to participate in the study
* Aged between 18-30
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals who have undergone masseter botox treatment
* Individuals diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorders and/or bruxism
* Individuals with musculoskeletal problems showing evidence of specific pathological conditions, such as fractures or rheumatoid diseases related to the lower extremities, spine, and/or temporomandibular joint
* Individuals who have undergone any surgery related to the lower extremities, spine, and/or temporomandibular joint
* Individuals who have received physical therapy related to the lower extremities, spine, and/or temporomandibular joint within the last six months
* Individuals diagnosed with psychiatric disorders
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Sociodemographic Data Form
Timeframe: February 2024 and June 2024
2
Pressure pain threshold
Timeframe: February 2024 and June 2024
3
Numerical Pain Scale (NPS) Assessment
Timeframe: February 2024 and June 2024
4
Forward head posture
Timeframe: February 2024 and June 2024
5
Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD)