The Italian Version of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia for Temporomandibular Disorders (TSK-TMD) (NCT07750509) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Italian Version of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia for Temporomandibular Disorders (TSK-TMD)
250 participantsStarted 2026-09-10
Plain-language summary
This observational, cross-sectional study aims to translate, culturally adapt, and psychometrically validate the Italian version of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia for Temporomandibular Disorders (TSK-TMD-ITA). Patients referred to the TMD outpatient clinic of the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, San Paolo Hospital (Milan, Italy), will complete the translated questionnaire along with measures of pain, disability, catastrophizing, anxiety/depression, stress, and central sensitization. The study will assess the factor structure, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and convergent/discriminant validity of the TSK-TMD-ITA in the Italian TMD population.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria: - Age ≥18 years - diagnosis of TMD according to DC/TMD criteria by a gnathologist/maxillofacial surgeon - native Italian speaker or good command of the language - ability to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria: Severe neurological/psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment; ongoing dental/therapeutic treatments that rapidly alter clinical status; inability to comprehend items; use of medications that alter neuromuscular function for conditions other than TMD; pregnancy; substance or alcohol abuse; craniocervicofacial neoplasms
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?
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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.