Evaluation of a diagnostic tool for the biomechanical analysis of ascending and descending symptoms of cranio-mandibular dysfunction (CMD)

Evaluation of a diagnostic tool for the biomechanical analysis of ascending and descending symptoms of cranio-mandibular dysfunction (CMD) - DIBASYS_Eval

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00035072

Enrollment

150

Registered

2024-09-12

Start date

2024-04-19

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

K07.6

Interventions

Group 1: Human subjects with symptoms of cranio-mandibular dysfunction The following examinations are carried out during one appointment chosen by the subject: 1. Movement analysis of the jaw using Ze

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 59 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) BMI: 19 - 34 kg/m2 (2) Willingness and ability to participate in the required examination appointments (3) Written declaration of consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) No availability for the examination appointments (2) Insufficient knowledge of the German language (3) Age: 59 years (4) BMI 34kg/m² (5) Total joint replacement (jaw, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle joint) (6) Acute injuries or operations on the lower extremities and/or spine in the last 12 months (7) An existing or past facial or skull fracture (e.g. jaw fracture) or a serious head injury or cleft lip and palate (8) Manifest joint, muscle or systemic diseases (such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatic diseases, osteoporosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD) that have an impact on the gait pattern or cause chronic pain in the musculoskeletal system (9) Extensive or multiple scars on the back (10) Neurological diseases that affect the gait pattern or cause pain in the musculoskeletal system (11) Acute spinal disorders, e.g. lumboischialgia, slipped disc, spinal canal stenosis (12) Problems standing upright and securely for 15 minutes (13) Advanced pregnancy, from the 2nd trimester onwards

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Analysis of the kinematics and kinetics of the temporomandibular joints and the lower extremities by measuring the jaw, spine and lower extremities under consideration of various orthotic fittings and standardized provocation tests	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Subjective assessment of the symptoms of cranio-mandibular dysfunction and malalignment of the jaw	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactAnn-Kristin Becker

Orthopädische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsmedizin Rostock

ann-kristin.becker@med.uni-rostock.de+49 381 498 7037

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026