Temporomandibular Joint Function, Oral Habits and Pain Complaints of Pregnant Women
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18-45
SponsorKaradeniz Technical University
About this trial
The aim of this study is to examine the temporomandibular joint functions, oral habits and pain complaints of pregnant women. .
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Being between the ages of 18-45,
At least primary school graduate,
Able to speak and understand Turkish,
Women diagnosed with pregnancy by USG,
Disqualifiers
Those with any systemic disease concerning the musculoskeletal system,
Women with any type of disability,
Having communication problems,
Multiple pregnancy,
Trial population
The universe of the study consists of women who apply to the pregnancy clinic. In parallel, a control group of 112 healthy non-pregnant women (similar to the pregnant group in terms of age, height, weight, education level, etc. to ensure homogeneity) will be created.
Trial design
Design model
Case-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
224 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groupsGroup A: Study group
Group B: Control group
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Temporomandibular disorders function
Fonseca Anamnestic Index, which is reported as a reliable and valid index, will be used to evaluate the presence/absence of temporomandibular disorder and the severity of the disorder.
Time frame
1 year2
Mandibular function
The Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire (MFBA), a questionnaire that evaluates jaw function impairment with different sub-dimensions, will also be used.
Time frame
1 yearSecondary outcomes
1
Oral Habits
The Oral Habits Checklist will be used.
Time frame
1 year2
Pain assessment
The presence, frequency and duration (how long has it been present) and severity of jaw, neck, back and waist pain will be questioned. The severity of pain will be assessed using the Numerical Pain Scale. This scale rates pain from "0" ("no pain") to "10" ("worst pain imaginable")
Time frame
1 yearSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov