Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Prevalence and Oral Habits, Food Consumption Frequency and Eating Behaviour

Last updated: January 11, 2025
Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Oral Facial Pain

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT06768372
KTU-FTR-2024/150
  • Ages 18-55
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

This study was planned to investigate the prevalence of TMD in university students and to determine possible predisposition factors by evaluating oral habits, food consumption frequency and eating behaviors thought to be related to TMD.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Continuing undergraduate education at faculties/colleges affiliated with KaradenizTechnical University

  2. Being able to read and write in Turkish

  3. Agreeing to participate in the study

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Having a local or systemic disease that may affect oral and jaw health

  2. Having had an operation / trauma to the cervical region or TMJ

Study Design

Total Participants: 378
Study Start date:
December 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
April 30, 2025

Study Description

No study has been found examining the relationship between temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) and oral habits, food consumption frequency and eating behavior. In this context, it is thought that understanding the relationships mentioned may provide different perspectives and help develop an effective treatment program.

Connect with a study center

  • Karadeniz Technical Univerity

    Trabzon, 28200
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

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