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NCT Number: NCT05740826

Correlation Between Cervical Spine Muscle Disorders and the Occurrence of Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

This study evaluated the correlation between the occurrence of disorders of selected muscles of the cervical spine and the occurrence of symptoms of TMJ dysfunction

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Key information

Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Craniomandibular Disorders Jaw Diseases Joint Diseases Mandibular Diseases Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Stomatognathic Diseases

Age range

19 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Clinic for Rehabilitation

Poznan, Greater Poland Voivodeship, 61-545, Poland

About this study

The examination includes personal questionnaire, physical examination and an algometer measurement on the upper fibers of the trapezius, levator scapula, sternocleidomastoid and rectus capitis posterior major to define pressure sensitivity of neck muscles and define is there a correlation between the occurrence of disorders of selected muscles of the cervical spine and the occurrence of symptoms of TMJ dysfunction.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • age 19-25 years
  • relatively good health
  • consent to participate in the research experiment

Exclusion criteria

  • people with skin problems in the head and neck area that that made the examination impossible
  • previous head and neck surgeries and traffic injuries
  • coagulation disorders or taking medications that reduce blood coagulability
  • venous thrombosis in the neck area
  • sensory disorders
  • dislocation of the jaw in the past
  • taking painkillers 12 hours before starting the study
  • being under orthodontic or physiotherapeutic treatment focused on TMJ dysfunctions

Treatment and study plan

Algometer

Device

The algometer head was applied to the trigger point of selected muscles at an angle of 90° and, increasing the pressure at a speed of about 100g/s, three measurements were made. Each measurement stoped at the first sensation of pain

Primary outcomes

  1. Pressure sensitivity

    Time frame: for each participant duration of test is about 30-40 minutes

    Algometer measurements on the upper fibers of the trapezius, levator scapula, sternocleidomastoid and rectus capitis posterior major

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Poznan University of Medical Sciences

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Feb 23, 2023
Registry last updated
Feb 23, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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