Stroke's hidden toll: jaw health may hold clues to recovery

NCT ID NCT07698184

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ayşe Ukbe Baykut Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how a stroke affects the jaw joint and chewing muscles. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure jaw structures in 70 stroke survivors and see if these measurements relate to their recovery. The goal is to better understand jaw problems after a stroke, which could lead to better rehabilitation approaches.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify jaw problems early after a stroke and guide rehabilitation to improve chewing and overall recovery.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with a small group of 70 people, so findings may not apply to all stroke survivors. It does not test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemiplegia stroke disorder temporomandibular joint disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEMIPLEGIA TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER (TMD)

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Locations

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

Ankara, Çankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

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