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

NCT ID NCT07698184

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

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

70 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

stroke patients

Ages

18 to 95 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients who have had a stroke Ages 18-95 Those who agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have previously received treatment for jaw problems * Those who have undergone jaw surgery * Those whose jaw area has been affected by trauma * Those who declined to participate in the study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemiplegia stroke disorder temporomandibular joint disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hemiplegia Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

    Ankara, Çankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

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