Temporomandibular Dysfunction in Patients With Cervical Disc Herniation

Investigation of Temporomandibular Dysfunction in Patients With Cervical Disc Herniation

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT06141863

Enrollment

Registered

2023-11-21

Start date

2022-05-01

Completion date

2022-12-30

Last updated

2023-11-21

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Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome

Keywords

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome, Intervertebral Disc Displacement, Disability, Neck, Jaw

Brief summary

Cervical spine problems are associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and related muscles.The aim of the present study was to investigate temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) and pain in individuals with cervical disc herniation (CDH) according to the level of neck disability.

Detailed description

The study included diagnosed with cervical disc herniation. The participants were divided into two groups based on their The Neck Disability Index (NDI) score: Group 1 with no disability and mild disability and Group 2 with moderate and severe disability. Temporomandibular dysfunction and its severity, intensity of neck and temporomandibular joint pain was assessed.

Interventions

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Neck Disability Index, The Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Study design

Observational model

CASE_ONLY

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

* Diagnosed with cervical disc herniation aged between 18 and 65, * who could read and write in Turkish

Exclusion criteria

* Individuals with a history of head and neck surgery, fracture, physiotherapy or medical treatment cervical or temporomandibular joint treatment within the last six months, * presence of any inflammatory rheumatic diseases, such as ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis, facial paralysis, infection, advanced osteoporosis

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Neck Disability Index	one day assessment	Assessment of neck disability
Fonseca Anamnestic Index	one day assessment	Assessment of temporomandibular dysfunction

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Visual Analogue Scale	one day assessment	Assessment of temporomandibular joint pain and neck pain intensity

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026