Temporomandibular Disorders and Bruxism in Elite Basketball Referees (NCT07662486) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Temporomandibular Disorders and Bruxism in Elite Basketball Referees
Turkey (Türkiye)76 participantsStarted 2025-03-15
Plain-language summary
This study aims to determine the frequency of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and bruxism in elite basketball referees and to compare the findings with healthy controls. Basketball referees are exposed to high stress levels and maintain a prolonged parafunctional activity by holding a whistle between their teeth during matches, which may increase the risk of TMD and bruxism.
Participants will be evaluated using the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD), including Axis I and Axis II assessments. Additionally, ultrasonographic measurements of the masseter and temporalis muscle thickness will be performed both at rest and during clenching. The relationship between TMD, bruxism and ultrasonographic findings will be analyzed.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18-50 years
* Willingness to participate
* Adequate cognitive ability to follow instructions
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal to participate
* Dental or periodontal pain
* History of temporomandibular disorder treatment
* Occlusal abnormalities
* History of head, neck, or jaw surgery
* Use of medications affecting neuromuscular or bone metabolism
* Use of wind instruments (e.g., flute, clarinet, trumpet)
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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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
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bruxism
Timeframe: baseline
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07662486
SponsorIstanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital