Quality of Life in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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It is planned to examine the relationship between quality of life in patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction and the patient's individual, physical and psychosocial characteristics.

Detailed Description
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A recent study showed that individuals with TMD have a lower quality of life than healthy controls. In addition, it was determined in the study that investigating the quality of life is insufficient. Future studies should search for psychosocial aspects related to TMD. The aim of this study is to individual the physical and psychosocial characteristics of individuals with Axis I TMD and examine their relationship with quality of life.

Official Title
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Investigation of the Relationship of Individual, Physical and Psychosocial Characteristics With Quality of Life in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Conditions
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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Physical assessments
* Other: Questionnaire


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Being between the ages of 18-65, Being in group I according to RDC/TMD Axis I, Exclusion Criteria: Any treatment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) in the last six months Having dental problems Having any disorder and/or disease involving structures and/or masticatory muscles associated with TMD Having a history of trauma in the head and neck region, Having previously undergone temporomandibular joint surgery, Using corticosteroid and anticonvulsant drugs Patients who have received physiotherapy and rehabilitation related to the temporomandibular joint in the last six months

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Temporomandibular joint dysfunction group<br>The group will include patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction. | Other: Physical assessments<br>* Physical assessments include the presence of joint sounds (yes/no), Fonseca Anamnestic Questionnaire, tenderness/pressure pain threshold rating, muscle strengths assessments, temporomandibular joint and cervical region range of motion measurements, and pain.<br>Other: Questionnaire<br>* General Health Questionnaire-28 and SF-36 will be apply.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quality of life scores | The quality of life will be assess using SF-36. This questionnaire has 8 sections and 36 items. The sections evaluate health between 0-100 and the higher the score indicates the better the quality of life. | 10 minutes | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Quality of Life, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome