Pain, Central Sensitization, Kinesiophobia and Stress Level in Individuals With Temporomandibular Dysfunction

Sponsor

Karadeniz Technical University (Other)

Overall Status

Recruiting

CT.gov ID

NCT05993494

Collaborator

(none)

Enrollment

Location

8.5

Anticipated Duration (Months)

10.5

Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is a musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system-related condition that affects the masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joint, and other related structures. Recent research has focused specifically on pain catastrophe, kinesiophobia, and central sensitization in individuals with TMD. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the relationship between pain, central sensitization, kinesiophobia and stress level in individuals with temporomandibular dysfunction.

Condition or Disease	Intervention/Treatment	Phase
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Pain

Detailed Description

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is a musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system-related condition that affects the masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joint, and other related structures. Psychological factors are stated as comorbid in individuals with TMD. Individuals with TMD-related pain show higher levels of stress, anxiety, depression, somatic awareness, pain catastrophizing, and kinesiophobia compared to controls. Therefore, recent research has focused on pain catastrophe, kinesiophobia, and central sensitization, especially in individuals with TMD. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the relationship between pain, central sensitization, kinesiophobia and stress level in individuals with temporomandibular dysfunction. Ninety patients aged 18-65 years, who have TME-related complaints for at least 3 months, and diagnosed with TMD as a result of clinical and radiological evaluation by a dentist will be included in the study.

Study Design

Study Type:

Observational [Patient Registry]

Anticipated Enrollment :

90 participants

Observational Model:

Case-Only

Time Perspective:

Prospective

Official Title:

Investigation of the Relationship Between Pain, Central Sensitization, Kinesiophobia and Stress Level in Individuals With Temporomandibular Dysfunction

Actual Study Start Date :

May 15, 2023

Anticipated Primary Completion Date :

Dec 30, 2023

Anticipated Study Completion Date :

Jan 30, 2024

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

Numeric Pain Scale [through study completion, an average of 1 year]
Pain Assessment
Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia [through study completion, an average of 1 year]
Kinesiophobia Assessment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Perceived Stress Scale [through study completion, an average of 1 year]
Stress Assessment
Central sensitization scale [through study completion, an average of 1 year]
Central sensitization Assessment

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Inclusion Criteria:

Between the ages of 18-65,
Having complaints related to TMJ for at least 3 months,
Patients diagnosed with TMD as a result of clinical and radiological evaluation by the dentist