This observational, cross-sectional, descriptive study aims to evaluate the prevalence of restless legs syndrome in patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction and to investigate its effects on sleep quality and health-related quality of life. The study will be conducted in the otolaryngology outpatient clinic of Gaziantep City Hospital, Türkiye. Adults aged 18 to 65 years who are clinically diagnosed with temporomandibular joint dysfunction and meet the inclusion criteria will be invited to participate. An age- and sex-matched control group consisting of individuals without temporomandibular joint dysfunction will also be recruited. All participants will undergo face-to-face structured interviews during which standardized and validated questionnaires will be administered. The study will collect sociodemographic data, clinical characteristics, and responses to validated assessment tools measuring mandibular function, anxiety and depression symptoms, restless legs syndrome, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life.
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International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group Diagnostic Criteria
Timeframe: At baseline
International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group Severity Rating Scale
Timeframe: At baseline
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Timeframe: At baseline