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Effect of Mask Use on Jaw Functionality

NCT06103851 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2023-10-27

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Summary

Due to COVID-19 pandemic the use of masks has been made mandatory to prevent contagion. Individuals concluded that the use of masks has a negative effect on temporomandibular joint functions. In our literature search, we did not find any study on this subject. The aim of our study is to investigate the effect of mask use on temporomandibular joint function. Female individuals between the ages of 18-45 will be included in the research. Before participating in the study, individuals will be informed about the study and informed consent will be obtained.

Evaluations will be made twice a day, in the morning without the use of a mask, in the morning when using a mask, and in the evening (with the use of a mask for 6 hours, approximately 6 hours after the first assessment). Each individual to be measured will use the same brand and size N95 mask to be provided by us.

Evaluations: Individuals' m. masseter muscle activity with surface EMG, pain intensity felt in the jaw area, the pain threshold on m. masseter and m.temporalis will be evaluated. The questionnaire created by investigators also will be helded.

Conditions

  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sena Özdemir Görgü, PhD · Medipol University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-09-21
Primary Completion
2022-10-10
Completion
2023-11-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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