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Jaw pain linked to weaker neck muscles in young adults, study finds

NCT ID NCT07407127

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Kırıkkale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 60 university students aged 18-25 to see if those with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) have different neck muscle endurance and pain sensitivity compared to healthy students. Researchers measured how long students could hold neck exercises and how much pressure caused pain in jaw and neck muscles. The goal was to better understand how TMD affects the body, not to test a treatment.

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Study facts

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population consisted of university students aged 18-25 studying at Igdir University Karaagac Campus.

Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Currently enrolled as a student at Igdır University. * The inclusion criterion for the TMD group was defined as scoring 15 points or more on the Fonseca Anamnesis Index (FAI), while the criterion for the control group was an FAI score below 15. Exclusion Criteria: * Underwent surgery in the neck or mandibular regions * Had a history of intervertebral disk problems, regardless of clinical symptoms * Experienced mechanical neck pain for ≥3 months * Had scoliosis * Had reducible or irreducible displacement of the temporomandibular joint disk * Had a history of trigeminal neuralgia * Were undergoing orthodontic dental treatment

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Conditions

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temporomandibular joint disorder

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Pain threshold Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Igdir University

    Iğdır, 76000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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