"Salivary Melatonin and Cortisol Levels in Individuals with Bruxism"

Launched by YUZUNCU YIL UNIVERSITY · Oct 1, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Salivary Melatonin and Cortisol Levels in Individuals with Bruxism," aims to study the relationship between certain hormones—melatonin and cortisol—and teeth grinding, a condition known as bruxism. These hormones help regulate our sleep-wake cycles, and understanding how they affect bruxism may lead to better treatment options for those who suffer from this condition. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it will include individuals of all ages and genders.

To be eligible for the study, participants should not have any known hormonal disorders, be taking antidepressants, or have diseases that could affect saliva production. They should also not be receiving treatment for insomnia or have any serious conditions related to the salivary glands or jaw area. Those who qualify will be contributing to important research that could improve the way bruxism is treated, and they can expect to provide saliva samples for analysis during the study.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • - Individuals without any known hormonal diseases, not using antidepressants or medications that could alter saliva content, without degenerative diseases affecting the salivary glands, without cysts or tumors affecting the temporomandibular region, and not undergoing insomnia treatment will be included in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals with systemic diseases that affect or may potentially affect saliva content, or those using medications that cause these effects, will not be included in the study