NCT06500390

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the possible role of levonorgestrel intrauterine system use(LIU) in the pathogenesis of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). In this clinical trial, levonorgestrel intrauterine system patients (n=30) aged 25-50 and control group patients (n=30) with the same demographics and age range are used. The main questions it aims to answer are: To compare the frequency of temporomandibular dysfunction in women using the levonorgestrel intrauterine system with the control group of the same demographic and age range. The levonorgestrel intrauterine system use group consisted of 50 women who had previously a mirena implanted by a gynecologist at least 3 months ago due to menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain. The control group included 50 randomised healthy women who had regular menstrual cycles and were not taking any medication.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2024

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 15, 2024

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 15, 2024

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 8, 2024

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 15, 2024

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 15, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

November 25, 2024

Status Verified

November 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

July 8, 2024

Last Update Submit

November 21, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

MirenaLevonorgestrelIntrauterine systemTemporomandibular disorder

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Evaluation of temporomandibular joint disorder and masticator muscle pain

    To measure whether there is any difference in the incidence of temporomandibular joint disorders and masticator muscle pain between two groups.

    One Day

Study Arms (2)

Group of patients using levonorgestrel intrauterine system

EXPERIMENTAL

The levonorgestrel intrauterine system use patients group consisted of 50 women who had previously a mirena implanted by a gynecologist at least 3 months ago due to menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain.

Diagnostic Test: Examination of temporomandibular joint and masticator muscles

Control group of healthy patients

EXPERIMENTAL

The control group included 50 randomized health women who had regular menstrual cycles and were not taking any medication.

Diagnostic Test: Examination of temporomandibular joint and masticator muscles

Interventions

The TMJ and the masticatory muscles were evaluated by the same clinician. Patients described symptoms such as preauricular pain, limited mouth opening, deviation or deflection during mouth opening, and joint sounds. All patients were assessed using Okeson's Muscle and temporomandibular joint examination and treatment outcome form. This form records (for both TMJ) tenderness and pain in the masseter, temporalis, lateral pterygoid, medial pterygoid, sternocleidomastoid, trapezius, splenius capitis, and digastric muscles, as well as maximum interincisal distance, restriction of laterotrusion and protrusive movements, joint sounds, deviation or deflection during mouth opening, and the visual analogue score (VAS) for pain in the TMJ.

Control group of healthy patientsGroup of patients using levonorgestrel intrauterine system

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 45 Years
Sexfemale(Gender-based eligibility)
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Being a woman
  • Having used an intrauterine device for at least 3 months
  • Being between the ages of 18-50
  • Being in American Society of Anesthesiologists-1 and American Society of Anesthesiologists-2 systemic status

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with craniofacial syndrome
  • Patients with a history of head and neck trauma
  • Isolated muscle tenderness or previous surgery on TMJ
  • Patients with rheumatological disorders
  • Patients with an additional gynecological disease other than endometriosis
  • Lack of cooperation with the patient.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Marmara University

Istanbul, Maltepe, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Can S, Can SBK, Karakus SS, Berkel G. Does the use of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system increase the prevalence of masticatory muscles tenderness? Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2025 Oct;140(4):384-390. doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2025.03.001. Epub 2025 Mar 8.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Craniomandibular DisordersMandibular DiseasesJaw DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesJoint DiseasesMuscular DiseasesStomatognathic Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Serhat Can, Specialist

CONTACT

Sinem Busra Kirac Can, Specialist

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 8, 2024

First Posted

July 15, 2024

Study Start

January 15, 2024

Primary Completion

April 15, 2024

Study Completion

December 15, 2024

Last Updated

November 25, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

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