Assessment of the emotional state in patients with jaw disorders
Preliminary Assessment of the Psycho-emotional State of Patients With TMD
This study looks at how anxiety and depression affect people with jaw pain from temporomandibular disorders to see if their emotional health is linked to their symptoms.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 260 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Jagiellonian University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kraków) |
| Trial ID | NCT06041633 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which are significant causes of orofacial pain. It aims to evaluate the psycho-emotional state of these patients, considering factors such as anxiety and depression that may contribute to their condition. The study will include individuals with TMD symptoms and a control group without these symptoms, assessing the relationship between emotional health and TMD. Participants will be recruited from a dental clinic in Kraków, Poland.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals in good general health with TMD symptoms, such as pain in the masticatory muscles or limited mouth opening.
Not a fit: Patients with severe mental conditions or recent craniofacial trauma may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of TMD by addressing underlying emotional factors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated a link between psycho-emotional disorders and TMD, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: (i) good general health, with no craniofacial trauma in the last 5 years and without severe mental conditions (ii) the presence of TMD symptoms (pain in the masticatory muscles, limitation of mouth opening range, clicking or popping in the temporomandibular joints. For control group there was absences of these symptoms. (iii) consent of the patient to participate in the research project The exclusion criteria for the study were: - Exclusion Criteria: (i). willingness to resign out of the study. -
Where this trial is running
Kraków
- Uniwersytecka Klinika Stomatologiczna — Kraków, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Andrzej Gala, Dr
- Email: andrzej.gala@uj.edu.pl
- Phone: 48124245555
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.