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Neck pain may show up in your jaw muscle, study suggests

NCT ID NCT07468786

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will use ultrasound to measure the thickness of the masseter (jaw) muscle in 90 adults—45 with chronic neck pain and 45 healthy. The goal is to see if the muscle is different in those with neck pain and how it relates to pain intensity and disability. No treatment is given; it is purely an observational study to gather knowledge.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify a measurable physical difference in neck pain patients, potentially guiding future diagnostic or treatment approaches.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with no treatment being tested. It only looks at a possible link, not a cause or cure, so results may not lead to any direct benefit.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 90 people

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Expected to start

Mar 2026

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Expected to finish

May 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study will include individuals aged 18-45 who have experienced neck pain for at least 3 months but do not have a diagnosed cervical pathology. The control group will include individuals aged 18-45 who do not have any health problems.

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Be between the ages of 18 and 45 * Have neck pain that has persisted for at least 3 months * Agree to participate in the study voluntarily and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of cervical spine surgery or severe trauma * Diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy, myelopathy, or neurological disease * Rheumatic, inflammatory, or systemic musculoskeletal diseases * Diagnosed temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) * Diagnosis of bruxism or a pronounced habit of teeth clenching/grinding * History of manual therapy, injection, or surgical intervention in the face, jaw, or neck region within the last 6 months * Currently undergoing orthodontic treatment or history of orthodontic treatment within the last 6 months * Cognitive impairment or conditions that prevent understanding and responding to questionnaires

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hasan Kalyoncu University

    Gaziantep, Şahinbey, 27000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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