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

NCT05993494 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: KTU-FTR-2023/6
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 90
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders; Pain

Keywords

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction; Pain; central sensitization; kinesiophobia; stress

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Numeric Pain Scale

  Pain Assessment

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia

  Kinesiophobia Assessment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Perceived Stress Scale

  Stress Assessment

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Central sensitization scale

  Central sensitization Assessment

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

-Patients diagnosed with Temporomandibular joint disorders

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• Cognitive problems,
• Any systemic joint or muscle disease (e.g. fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis),
• Serious systemic diseases,
• Any neurological disorder (e.g. trigeminal neuralgia),
• Pregnancy, breastfeeding status,
• Previous treatment for TMJ or orofacial muscle pain

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Karadeniz Technical University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Karadeniz Technical University

Trabzon, Trabzon, 61000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders; Pain; Kinesiophobia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Craniomandibular Disorders; Mandibular Diseases; Jaw Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Joint Diseases; Muscular Diseases; Stomatognathic Diseases; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Phobic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Nurhayat Korkmaz

  Karadeniz Technical University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 1 Year
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research assistant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 30, 2023
• First Posted: August 15, 2023
• Study Start: May 15, 2023
• Primary Completion: February 20, 2025
• Study Completion: May 30, 2025
• Last Updated: July 17, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)