Examining the relationship between jaw muscle thickness and neck pain
Does Your Jaw Tell the Story of Your Pain? Masseter Muscle Thickness, Bruxism, and Oral Behaviors in Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
This study is trying to see if there's a link between the thickness of jaw muscles and neck pain in people who have chronic neck issues compared to healthy individuals.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Beylikduzu State Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Beylikdüzü) |
| Trial ID | NCT06874816 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study involves 30 patients aged 18-65 with chronic non-specific neck pain and 30 healthy volunteers. Participants will assess their pain severity using the Visual Analog Scale and their level of disability with the Neck Disability Index. Various psychosocial characteristics and parafunctional habits will be evaluated through standardized questionnaires. The study aims to explore the connection between masseter muscle thickness, bruxism, and oral behaviors in individuals suffering from chronic neck pain.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 with chronic non-specific neck pain lasting at least 3 months.
Not a fit: Patients with psychiatric or neurological diseases, or those who have undergone neck surgery in the last 6 months may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of the relationship between jaw muscle function and neck pain, potentially leading to improved treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored the relationship between jaw function and neck pain, this specific approach is less commonly investigated.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with chronic non-specific neck pain * Aged between 18-65 years * Symptoms persisting for at least 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Presence of psychiatric or neurological diseases * Use of psychiatric medications * Cognitive impairment * History of neck injection or surgery within the last 6 months * Presence of rheumatic diseases * Spinal stenosis * Cervical disc herniation * Advanced degeneration detected in radiological imaging * History of fracture or surgery in the temporomandibular joint * Presence of inflammatory, rheumatologic diseases, or malignancy affecting the t--emporomandibular joint
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Beylikdüzü
- Beylikdüzü State Hospital — Istanbul, Beylikdüzü, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
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.