Examining pain and spinal health in caregivers of stroke patients

Association Among Pain Perception, Severity of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, and Spinal Health in Caregivers of Stroke Individuals

Not applicable Interventional Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University · NCT06052735

This study is trying to see how pain and spinal health are affected in caregivers of stroke patients.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment64 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
SponsorTokat Gaziosmanpasa University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tokat)
Trial IDNCT06052735 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the relationship between pain perception, the severity of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and spinal health among caregivers of stroke patients. Caregivers over 18 years old from Tokat and Kırıkkale will be recruited through social media and will complete questionnaires in person. The study aims to gather data using various scales to assess pain and discomfort, and statistical analysis will be performed using SPSS to evaluate the correlations between the parameters. A total of 64 participants will be needed to achieve statistically significant results.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are caregivers over 18 years old who care for stroke patients and can communicate in Turkish.

Not a fit: Patients who cannot speak, read, or write in Turkish will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the health challenges faced by caregivers, leading to better support and interventions for their pain and discomfort.

How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored caregiver health, this specific correlation among pain perception, temporomandibular dysfunction, and spinal health is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* To be volunteer

Exclusion Criteria:

* Those who cannot speak, read or write Turkish.

Where this trial is running

Tokat

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions PainDiscomfortCaregiverTemporomandibular DisorderSpineTemporomandibular disorder
Last reviewed 2026-06-10 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.