Smartphone Addiction and Temporomandibular Dysfunction

NCT06818318 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024-27
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 110
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of smartphone addiction on temporomandibular dysfunction with the determinants of pain threshold, head posture and neck disability level.

Conditions

Smartphone Addiction

Keywords

smartphone addiction; temporpmandibular disorders; head posture; pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Temporomandibular disorder

  Fonseca's Anamnestic Questionnaire was used for TMJ dysfunction. The diagnostic accuracy of the Fonseca's Anamnestic Questionnaire 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.

  June 1, 2024- December 1, 2024

• Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form

  In our study, the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form will be filled out in order to evaluate the intensity of smartphone use of students, and the daily duration of smartphone use will be recorded. The Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form is a 6-point Likert-type scale consisting of 10 items used to measure the risk of smartphone addiction. Scores obtained from the scale vary between 10-60, and an increase in the score indicates an increased risk for smartphone addiction. Although the scale does not have a cut-off score in our country, it was determined as 31 for men and 33 for women in the Korean sample.

  June 1, 2024- December 1, 2024

• The Neck Disability Index

  The Neck Disability Index was used to assess the disability caused by neck pain. This questionnaire consists of ten items, four of which are related to subjective symptoms (pain intensity, headache, concentration, sleep) and six of which are related to activities of daily living (self-care, lifting, reading, work, driving and leisure activities). Scale scoring ranges from 0-40.

  June 1, 2024- December 1, 2024

• Temporomandibular Joint Pain

  Numeric Pain Scale is a simple, reliable and short-term method commonly used in the clinic to measure pain intensity. It is a very reliable method in the evaluation of pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments that reduce pain. The patient is told that the most severe pain he/she experiences is 10, and if he/she has no pain, the pain intensity is 0. The participant was asked to say a number between 0 and 10 corresponding to the intensity of pain felt in the TMJ region.

  June 1, 2024- December 1, 2024

• Anterior head posture

  The anterior posture of the head was assessed with the Craniovertebral angle using a goniometer. The Craniovertebral angle was measured in degrees as the angle between the horizontal plane and the 7th cervical vertebra and the ear hole.

  June 1, 2024- December 1, 2024

• Pressure pain threshold assessment

  In our study, the pressure pain threshold measurement of the dominant and non-dominant side masseter and tenar muscles was evaluated with Baseline manual algometer.

  June 1, 2024- December 1, 2024

Interventions

Temporomandibular disorder OTHER

Fonseca's Anamnestic Index was used for TMJ dysfunction. The diagnostic accuracy of the Fonseca's Anamnestic Index 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.

Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form OTHER

In our study, the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form will be filled out in order to evaluate the intensity of smartphone use of students, and the daily duration of smartphone use will be recorded. The Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form is a 6-point Likert-type scale consisting of 10 items used to measure the risk of smartphone addiction. Scores obtained from the scale vary between 10-60, and an increase in the score indicates an increased risk for smartphone addiction. Although the scale does not have a cut-off score in our country, it was determined as 31 for men and 33 for women in the Korean sample.

Neck Disability Index OTHER

The Neck Disability Index was used to assess the disability caused by neck pain. This questionnaire consists of ten items, four of which are related to subjective symptoms (pain intensity, headache, concentration, sleep) and six of which are related to activities of daily living (self-care, lifting, reading, work, driving and leisure activities). Scale scoring ranges from 0-40.

Temporomandibular Joint Pain OTHER

Numeric Pain Scale is a simple, reliable and short-term method commonly used in the clinic to measure pain intensity. It is a very reliable method in the evaluation of pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments that reduce pain. The patient is told that the most severe pain he/she experiences is 10, and if he/she has no pain, the pain intensity is 0. The participant was asked to say a number between 0 and 10 corresponding to the intensity of pain felt in the TMJ region.

Anterior posture of the head OTHER

The anterior posture of the head was assessed with the Craniovertebral angle using a goniometer. The Craniovertebral angle was measured in degrees as the angle between the horizontal plane and the 7th cervical vertebra and the ear hole.

Pressure Pain Threshold Assessment OTHER

In our study, the pressure pain threshold measurement of the dominant and non-dominant side masseter and tenar muscles was evaluated with Baseline manual algometer.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

University students

You may qualify if:

• To study at Bandirma Onyedi Eylül University
• Students between the ages of 18-30 years, whose voluntary consent was obtained and who use smartphones

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals undergoing masseter botox application
• Individuals diagnosed with TMJ disorder and/or bruxism
• Individuals with musculoskeletal system problems such as fractures of the hand, fingers, upper extremities and/or TMJ, rheumatoid disease with evidence of systemic, specific pathological conditions
• Individuals who have undergone any surgical operation related to hand, finger, upper extremity and/or TMJ problem
• Individuals who have received hand, finger, upper extremity and/or TMJ-related physiotherapy and rehabilitation services in less than 6 months
• Individuals with facial paralysis
• Individuals with diagnosed psychiatric illness.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University

Balıkesir, Turkey, 10200, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Internet Addiction Disorder; Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Technology Addiction; Behavior, Addictive; Compulsive Behavior; Impulsive Behavior; Behavior; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assist. Prof. Dr

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 5, 2025
• First Posted: February 10, 2025
• Study Start: June 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2024
• Study Completion: December 1, 2024
• Last Updated: February 11, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Locations

TU (1)