NCT06768372

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Prevalence and Oral Habits, Food Consumption Frequency and Eating Behaviour

Investigation of the Relationship Between Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Prevalence and Oral Habits, Food Consumption Frequency and Eating Behaviour in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 600 (actual)
• Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 55 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study was planned to investigate the prevalence of TMD in university students and to determine possible predisposition factors by evaluating oral habits, food consumption frequency and eating behaviors thought to be related to TMD.

Detailed description

No study has been found examining the relationship between temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) and oral habits, food consumption frequency and eating behavior. In this context, it is thought that understanding the relationships mentioned may provide different perspectives and help develop an effective treatment program.

Conditions

• Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
• Oral Habits
• University Students

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-12-01
• Primary completion: 2025-07-28
• Completion: 2025-10-30
• First posted: 2025-01-10
• Last updated: 2025-12-16

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)