Temporomandibular Dysfunction in Patients With Cervical Disc Herniation

November 20, 2023 updated by: Turgay Altunalan, Karadeniz Technical University

Investigation of Temporomandibular Dysfunction in Patients With Cervical Disc Herniation

Cervical spine problems are associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and related muscles.The aim of the present study was to investigate temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) and pain in individuals with cervical disc herniation (CDH) according to the level of neck disability.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The study included diagnosed with cervical disc herniation. The participants were divided into two groups based on their The Neck Disability Index (NDI) score: Group 1 with no disability and mild disability and Group 2 with moderate and severe disability. Temporomandibular dysfunction and its severity, intensity of neck and temporomandibular joint pain was assessed.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

60

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Trabzon, Turkey, 61000
        • Karadeniz Technical University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals diagnosed with cervical disc herniation. Patients who were referred to physiotherapy after diagnosis were evaluated in terms of study suitability before starting treatment. We divided the participants into two groups based on their level of neck disability to compare their TMD.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed with cervical disc herniation aged between 18 and 65,
  • who could read and write in Turkish

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals with a history of head and neck surgery, fracture, physiotherapy or medical treatment cervical or temporomandibular joint treatment within the last six months,
  • presence of any inflammatory rheumatic diseases, such as ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis, facial paralysis, infection, advanced osteoporosis

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Group 1
no disability and mild disability
Other: questionnaire
Neck Disability Index, The Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Group 2
moderate and severe disability
Other: questionnaire
Neck Disability Index, The Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Neck Disability Index
Time Frame: one day assessment
Assessment of neck disability
one day assessment
Fonseca Anamnestic Index
Time Frame: one day assessment
Assessment of temporomandibular dysfunction
one day assessment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Visual Analogue Scale
Time Frame: one day assessment
Assessment of temporomandibular joint pain and neck pain intensity
one day assessment

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Karadeniz Technical University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Turgay Altunalan, Assist Prof, Karadeniz Technical University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 1, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 30, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

December 30, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 15, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 20, 2023

First Posted (Estimated)

November 21, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

November 21, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 20, 2023

Last Verified

November 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 6135131342/2022-28

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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