Study reveals link between slouching and jaw pain in young adults

NCT ID NCT07456748

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

Summary

This study looked at 27 university students to see if a common postural problem called Upper Cross Syndrome (forward head and rounded shoulders) is linked to jaw pain and dysfunction (TMD). Researchers measured posture angles and jaw movement in a single session. No treatment was given. The goal was to better understand how posture and jaw health might be connected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

oculocerebral hypopigmentation syndrome of Preus temporomandibular joint disorder

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Healt Sciences, Gülhane Faculty ofHealth Sciences

    Ankara, Ankara, 06018, Turkey (Türkiye)