Grinding your teeth could be hurting your muscles, study finds
NCT ID NCT07556211
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether bruxism (teeth grinding) is linked to changes in muscle function and a higher risk of injuries, especially in the shoulder, among amateur athletes. Researchers will measure muscle tone, stiffness, and strength in 120 swimmers and handball players. The goal is to better understand how bruxism might affect overall body health and athletic performance.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 120 people
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- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jul 2028
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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
Amateur athletes from the Province of Liège
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Practices swimming or handball 3 to 8 hours per week. * Has the cognitive/mental capacity to take part in this study. * Fluent in the language of the survey (French). Exclusion Criteria: * Current orthodontic treatment or treatment completed within the last 2 months. * Shoulder and/or cervical spine injury or surgery within the past 6 months. * Current cessation or limitation of sports activity due to shoulder and/or cervical symptoms at the time of participation. * Any pathology or history of trauma to the dominant hand resulting in reduced grip strength. * Any clinically manifest infectious episode at the time of participation.
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Locations
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University of Liège
Liège, 4020, Belgium
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