Gulseren Demir Karakilic

This study looked at whether people with long-term neck pain (cervical myofascial pain syndrome) are more likely to have a distressed personality type (Type D) and feel stigma about their condition. Researchers compared 54 patients with healthy individuals using questionnaires. T…

This study looked at how smartphone addiction might make cervicogenic headache (head pain that starts from the neck) worse. Researchers compared 78 people with and without headaches using surveys about phone use, pain, mood, and sleep. The goal was to see if cutting back on phone…

This study looked at 116 adults with chronic muscle or joint pain to understand how their beliefs about pain, their spiritual well-being, and their views on complementary treatments (like acupuncture or herbal medicine) are related. Participants completed questionnaires about the…

This study explored whether people with cervicogenic headache (headache coming from the neck) have more nerve pain and a hypersensitive central nervous system compared to healthy people. Researchers compared 72 adults with and without the condition using questionnaires about pain…

This study looked at how certain personality traits, physical symptoms without clear cause, and perceived social support relate to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, which cause jaw pain and difficulty chewing. Researchers compared 90 adults with TMJ disorders to healthy vo…

This study looked at how traumatic experiences—from childhood through adulthood—impact jaw function and quality of life in people with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Researchers compared 102 adults with TMD to healthy volunteers using questionnaires about trauma, jaw fun…

This study measured how common restless legs syndrome is in people with temporomandibular joint (jaw) disorders and whether it impacts sleep quality. Researchers compared 102 adults with and without jaw problems using questionnaires. The goal was to better understand the connecti…