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TMJ DisorderNCT04543981

Prevalence of the Signs and Symptoms of TMD in Adolescents

An observational study of TMJ Disorder and TMD, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

the Prevalence of the Signs and Symptoms of Tempro-mandibular Joint Disorder in a sample of Egyptian adolescents Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 10 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
TMJ Disorder, TMD
What is being tested?
Diagnostic Criteria for Tempro-mandibular Disorders(DC/TMD)
How many people
733 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
1 Jul 2020to Jul 2021
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 10 to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Study population: DC/TMD shhts will be assessed and obtained from adolescents in Diagnostic center clinic at the faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

Who may be able to join

  • Adolescents(age range10-18 years old).
  • A well-defined dentalCl I, Cl II/1, Cl II/2, and Cl III relationship (Angle Classification).
  • Mixed and permanent dentition.
  • Both sexes.
  • Normal skeletal pattern

Who cannot join

  • Adolescents with syndromes.
  • Systemic diseases affecting bones.
  • Adolescents with rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Previous trauma in the face.
  • Neurological disorders.
  • Psychiatric disorders.
  • Neoplasia.
  • Adolescents who had received orthodontic treatment.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Egypt1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Cairo University

    Cairo, Cairo/Giza, 12511

    Manal foda, professor, 01006606864, manalyehia-3@hotmail.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in Egypt

About this study

Official title: Prevalence of the Signs and Symptoms of Tempro-mandibular Joint Disorder in a Sample of Egyptian Adolescents According to Diagnostic Criteria for Tempro-mandibular Disorders(DC/TMD):A Cross Sectional Study

the Prevalence of the Signs and Symptoms of Tempro-mandibular Joint Disorder in a sample of Egyptian adolescents

Read the detailed description

Our study is observational cross sectional study to evaluate the prevalence ofTempro-mandibular Joint Disorder( TMDs) in Egyptian adolescents based on Diagnostic Criteria for Tempro-mandibular Disorders(DC/TMD) .The following examinationwill be done for each patient and recorded in his/her chart:

Include maximal mandibular opening capacity, joint noises, deviation of mandible during opening and closing, tenderness of the TMJ and masticatory muscles, headache and pain in TMJ area.

All clinical examinations will be carried out by one investigator. Examination of TMJ disorders include the following aspects: I) Examination of TMJ sounds (clicking and crepitus) using a stethoscope over the TMJ area and by having the patient open and close the mouth.

II) Associated muscle disorders will be determined by:

  1. palpation of TMJ area.
  2. digital palpation and functional manipulation of the masticatory muscles according to Okeson.
Conditions
TMJ Disorder, TMD
Being tested
Diagnostic Criteria for Tempro-mandibular Disorders(DC/TMD)
Medical subject headings
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Diagnostic Criteria for Tempro-mandibular Disorders(DC/TMD)Diagnostic test

    diagnostic sheet include questions to be answered by the patients and others include examinations will be done by the investigator

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. TMD

    adolescents diagnosed positively for any TMD subtype (overall TMD) by DC/TMD.

    Measured: at the time of examination of each participant

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Myofacial pain

    pain in each muscle of mastication will be recorded

    Measured: at the time of examination of each participant

  2. mouth opening

    limitation of mouth opening and pain during such movement

    Measured: at the time of examination of each participant

  3. TMJ noises

    Clicking and crepitus in tempro-mandibular joint

    Measured: at the time of examination of each participant

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Sep 2020
  2. Study start1 Jul 2020
  3. Primary completion1 Jun 2021 (estimated)
  4. Study completionJul 2021 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
733 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04543981
Sponsor's protocol ID
ORTH 1-1-1
Status last verified
Sep 2020
First submitted
3 Sep 2020
Last updated
10 Sep 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of TMJ Disorder and TMD, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Sep 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Mohamed Abdelaleem (01005246200 ext. +2, mohamed.abdelaleem@dentistry.cu.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

TMD (time frame: at the time of examination of each participant). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Sep 2020.

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