CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Bruxism on Balance

Turkey (Türkiye)54 participantsStarted 2025-12-31

Plain-language summary

This study will investigate the effect of bruxism on dynamic balance in desk-bound individuals. Participants will be divided into two groups based on whether they are diagnosed with bruxism or not. Dynamic balance and proprioception will be compared between individuals from each group.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 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: * Age between 18 and 50 years, * Participants must be diagnosed with bruxism by a dentist, * Voluntary participation and signing the informed consent form, * The participant must have the cognitive capacity to communicate and understand instructions, * Desk work hours must be at least 4 hours. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to cooperate, * Having active inflammatory arthritis, * Having had hip or knee surgery within the last 3 months, * Having a diagnosed psychiatric illness, * Having dentofacial anomalies, * Being pregnant, * Having a physical or cognitive condition that would prevent completion of the given test protocols, * Inability to comply with or cooperate with test procedures during the measurement period.

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

Short Form 36 (SF-36)

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Fonseca Anamnestic Index

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Pain level-Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Trigger Point Evaluation

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Perceived Stress Scale

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07308145

SponsorIstinye University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-27

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Short Form 36 (SF-36)

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Fonseca Anamnestic Index

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Pain level-Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Trigger Point Evaluation

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Perceived Stress Scale

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)