Temporomandibular Joint Function, Oral Habits and Pain Complaints of Pregnant Women

Launched by KARADENIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY · Jan 6, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)—the joint that connects your jawbone to your skull—functions in pregnant women, as well as their oral habits and any pain they may experience. The researchers want to understand how these factors might be different for pregnant women compared to those who are not pregnant.

To participate, women need to be between 18 and 45 years old, able to speak and understand Turkish, and must be diagnosed with a single pregnancy through ultrasound. Women who have certain health issues, disabilities, or communication problems will not be eligible. If you decide to join the study, you will help researchers gather important information that could improve the understanding and treatment of TMJ-related issues during pregnancy. The trial is currently looking for participants, so if you fit the criteria and are interested, you could be a valuable part of this research!

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria (Pregnancy women):
• • Being between the ages of 18-45,
• • At least primary school graduate,
• • Able to speak and understand Turkish,
• • Women diagnosed with pregnancy by USG,
• • Singleton pregnancy,
• • Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily.
• Exclusion Criteria (Pregnancy women):
• • Those with any systemic disease concerning the musculoskeletal system,
• • Women with any type of disability,
• • Having communication problems,
• • Multiple pregnancy,
• • Refusing to participate in the study.
• Inclusion Criteria (Non-Pregnancy women):
• • Being between the ages of 18-45,
• • At least primary school graduate,
• • Able to speak and understand Turkish,
• • Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily.
• Exclusion Criteria (Non-Pregnancy women):
• • Those with any systemic disease concerning the musculoskeletal system,
• • Women with any type of disability,
• • Having communication problems,
• • Refusing to participate in the study.