NCT06034756

Brief Summary

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between temporomandibular joint problems, head posture, tongue strength, and endurance with core stabilization.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
70

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2022

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2022

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2023

Completed
14 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 15, 2023

Completed
7 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 6, 2023

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 13, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

September 29, 2023

Status Verified

September 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

September 6, 2023

Last Update Submit

September 28, 2023

Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint DisordersCore Stability

Keywords

temporomandibular disorderscore stabilityhead posturetongue strength

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

  • TMJ dysfunction

    Fonseca's Anamnestic Questionnaire (FAQ) was used for TMJ dysfunction. The FAQ has a multi-factor evaluation structure. The questionnaire consists of ten questions about pain in TMJ, head, and joints, with answer options of "No, Sometimes and Yes." A score of 25 and above was accepted as the presence of TMD.

    September 2022- February 2023

  • Maximum pain-free mouth opening (MMO)

    The maximum pain-free mouth opening was recorded using a 15 cm ruler

    September 2022- February 2023

  • Forward head posture

    Forward head posture was evaluated by CVA using a goniometer.

    September 2022- February 2023

  • Tongue strength and endurance

    Tongue strength and endurance were evaluated with IOPI (Medical LLC, Redmond, WA), which has been clinically validated and reliable

    September 2022- February 2023

  • Static endurance evaluation of the trunk muscles

    The Trunk Flexors Endurance Test and the Biering Sorenson Test were used. These static tests are measurements targeting the local core muscles. The time the individuals maintained their position was recorded in seconds (sec) using a stopwatch.

    September 2022- February 2023

  • Dynamic endurance evaluation of the core muscles:

    The Sit-ups and the Modified Push-ups Tests were used. These dynamic tests are measurements targeting the global core muscles. The number of times the individuals could perform the movement for 30 sec was recorded.

    September 2022- February 2023

Interventions

TMJ dysfunctionOTHER

Fonseca's Anamnestic Questionnaire (FAQ) was used for TMJ dysfunction. The diagnostic accuracy of the FAQ was found to be high in identifying pain-related and intra-articular TMDs, and the cut-off point was set as 25 points. A score of 25 and above was accepted as the presence of TMD.

Maximum pain-free mouth opening (MMO)OTHER

The maximum pain-free mouth opening was recorded using a 15 cm ruler

Forward head postureOTHER

Forward head posture was evaluated by CVA using a goniometer. CVA was measured in degrees as the angle between the horizontal plane, the seventh cervical vertebra and the ear hole

Tongue strength and enduranceOTHER

Tongue strength and endurance were evaluated with IOPI (Medical LLC, Redmond, WA), which has been clinically validated and reliable

Static endurance evaluation of the trunk musclesOTHER

The Trunk Flexors Endurance Test and the Biering Sorenson Test were used. These static tests are measurements targeting the local core muscles.

Dynamic endurance evaluation of the core musclesOTHER

The Sit-ups and the Modified Push-ups Tests were used. These dynamic tests are measurements targeting the global core muscles.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 31 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

University students

You may qualify if:

  • University students aged 18 and 31 who agreed to participate in the study
  • signed the Informed Consent Form were included.

You may not qualify if:

  • having a non-reducible disc problem,
  • having surgery related to spine, abdomen and/or TMJ problem,
  • history of trauma, cancer,
  • presence of neurological problems, congenital anomaly, musculoskeletal problems, systemic disease, facial paralysis,
  • receiving any treatment related to the spine and TMJ in less than six months.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University

Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Craniomandibular DisordersMandibular DiseasesJaw DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesJoint DiseasesMuscular DiseasesStomatognathic Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assist. Prof. Dr

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 6, 2023

First Posted

September 13, 2023

Study Start

September 1, 2022

Primary Completion

February 1, 2023

Study Completion

February 15, 2023

Last Updated

September 29, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-09

Locations

TU(1)