New arabic jaw function test aims to improve care for TMJ disorders
NCT ID NCT07449221
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to see if an Arabic translation of a short 8-question survey about jaw function is accurate and reliable for people with jaw joint disorders. Researchers will ask 100 Arabic-speaking adults with jaw pain or limited movement to complete the survey. The goal is to provide a trusted tool for doctors to measure how jaw problems affect daily life.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Adult male and female patients diagnosed with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), aged 18 to 65 years, who are native Arabic speakers. Participants are recruited from El-Kasr Elainy jaw and dental clinics to evaluate the validity, reliability, feasibility, and cultural adaptation of the Arabic version of the 8-item Jaw Functional Limitation Scale (JFLS-8).
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 to 65 years . * Diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders ) jaw pain-popping sounds in the jaw -limited jaw movements - orofacial pain ) for one month at least, not receiving actual treatment for the orofacial region (splinting) * Being conscious and oriented. * Able to read and write in Arabic. * Both Genders were included. Exclusion Criteria: * History of trauma (recent head or neck or TMJ severe trauma) * Recent surgery at the neck, head or TMJ * Diagnosed systemic and psychiatric diseases; diseases that may affect the TMJ, such as ankylosing spondylitis or rheumatoid arthritis; and pregnancy
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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El-Kasr Elainy jaw and dental clinics
Giza, Egypt
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