TMJ Dysfunction and Motor Severity in Children With CP

NCT ID: NCT07043517

Last Updated: 2025-06-29

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

517 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-07-30

Study Completion Date

2024-07-30

Brief Summary

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This study aims to examine the function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)-the jaw joint-in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Children with CP often experience difficulties in jaw movement, pain, or involuntary grinding of teeth (bruxism), which can affect their ability to eat, speak, or smile comfortably.

The research will investigate how the severity of motor impairment, as classified by the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), and different CP subtypes are related to jaw function problems. The study also explores the relationship between bruxism and TMJ pain and dysfunction.

By performing clinical evaluations of mouth opening, jaw movements, muscle tenderness, and pain levels, this study hopes to identify early signs of TMJ problems. The goal is to provide better recommendations for early screening, therapy, and rehabilitation for children with CP, especially those with more severe motor impairments.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Cerebral Palsy Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)

Keywords

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cerebral palsy temporomandibular joint GMFCS

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Cerebral palsy

GMFCS Level 1-4

RDC/TMD

Intervention Type OTHER

TMJ functions were assessed using the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD).

Interventions

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RDC/TMD

TMJ functions were assessed using the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD).

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) by a pediatric neurologist, based on standard clinical criteria.
* Aged between 6 and 18 years.
* Classified as GMFCS Levels I to IV.
* Able to comply with clinical assessment procedures.

Exclusion Criteria

* GMFCS Level V (due to inability to cooperate with TMJ examination).
* History of craniofacial trauma, surgery, or congenital maxillofacial anomalies.
* Presence of neuromuscular diseases other than cerebral palsy.
* Active temporomandibular joint infection or acute systemic illness at the time of evaluation.
* Ongoing use of muscle relaxants or botulinum toxin injections in the jaw region within the past 6 months.
* Inability to complete the TMJ clinical examination due to behavioral or cognitive limitations.
Minimum Eligible Age

6 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Kayseri University

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Istanbul Arel University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ozge Baykan Copuroglu

Asst. Prof.

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Kayseri University

Kayseri, Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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YOK-Tez-ID:896940

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

TMDCPPrevalance

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id