Evaluation of the Relationship Between Neck Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders in Office Workers

The current study aimed to explore the associations between neck pain and temporomandibular disorders in office workers

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Key information

Conditions

Neck Pain Craniomandibular Disorders Jaw Diseases Joint Diseases Mandibular Diseases Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Stomatognathic Diseases Temporomandibular Disorder Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Health Sciences, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,

Istanbul, Kucukcekmece, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This is a cross-sectional study. All participants will provide informed consent before participating in the study. The study will be conducted in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration criteria. Data will be collected using questionnaires, which include information on demographic, clinical conditions.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Aged between 18 and 55,
Working on computer,
Having neck pain at least three months.

Exclusion criteria

Reporting pregnancy,
Having a history of accidents,
Trauma or surgery in the neck region and temporomandibular region,
Congenital anomaly of the spine or temporomandibular joint,
Rheumatologic disease,
Osteoporosis,
Spondylosis,
Spondylolisthesis,
Infection of the spine or temporomandibular joint
Cervical disc herniation,
Tumor

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire

Time frame: 1 interview day

The NBQ consists of 7 questions that examine the pain intensity, daily life activities, social activities, anxiety, emotional aspects of depression, kinesiophobia, and the ability to control pain. The items in the questionnaire are specific to patients with neck pain and each question evaluates a different parameter.The score for each measure are added. This can produce a value between a minimum score of 0, and a maximum score of 70. The higher the score reflects the degree of impact on a patient's life.
Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders: Assessment Instruments

Time frame: 1 interview day

Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) is a dual-axis framework for the assessment and diagnosis of Axis I physical diagnoses for the most common TMDs and Axis II self-report psychosocial and behavioral screening questionnaires.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Tugba Sahbaz

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2021
Study completion: 2021
First posted: May 25, 2021
Registry last updated: Nov 10, 2021

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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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