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NCT Number: NCT01396694

An Evaluation of Psychological Parameters That May Influence the Outcome Following Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty for Temporomandibular Joint Surgery

All patients undergoing arthroscopy or arthroplasty for temporomandibular joint dysfunction will complete a psychological questionnaire prior to surgery. The 3 month outcomes including pain and function will be examined using regression analysis to identify psychological variables that may predict outcomes.

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Key information

Conditions

Psychological Predictors

Age range

18 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • require arthroscopy or arthroplasty

Exclusion criteria

  • age less than 18 yrs
  • prior surgery
  • unable to give informed consent

Treatment and study plan

Questionnaire

Other

Questionnaire

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain

    Time frame: 3 months

    Pain will be recorded in a site specific matter (left and right TMJ) using a visual analogue scale

Secondary outcomes

  1. Function

    Time frame: 3 months

    Function will be measured using the jaw function limitation scale which will assess overall jaw and masticatory function with a short well validated questionnaire

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Emory University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Phase 4 Study of the Influence of Psychological Factors on the Outcomes Following Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2015
First posted
Jul 19, 2011
Registry last updated
Feb 17, 2016

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