NCT07522749

Correlation Between Craniovertebral Angle and Temporomandibular Disorders

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 68 (actual)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of study was investigate the correlation between craniovertebral angle and Temporomandibular disorders.

Detailed description

Individuals with forward head posture (FHP) were three times more likely to develop temporomandibular disorder (TMD) compared to those with normal posture. It was discovered that improper head and cervical position was present in almost 70% of TMD participants. Participants with TMD were especially likely to have a forward-leaning head posture. Recommended postural testing as part of TMD evaluation, implying that postural disorders may cause or worsen TMD symptoms FHP is characterized as the cervical spine held in a protracted position for a prolonged duration; it can lead to alterations in head posture, ultimately leading to poor posture, which is thought to be a deviation from neutral or normal posture. There is evidence from certain studies that people with TMDs have altered head and cervical spine posture, while no such link is found in other investigations. The skull, mandible, and cervical spine exhibit neurological and biomechanical connections, generating a functional complex that may be referred to as the "Cranio Cervical Mandibular system," which is related to the cervical area via muscles and ligaments. TMD symptoms and cervical dysfunction are strongly correlated, supporting combined evaluation, and this will significantly aid in the treatment of participants with temporomandibular joint dysfunction and forward head posture.

Conditions

• Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	—

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-11-01
• Primary completion: 2026-01-20
• Completion: 2026-01-30
• First posted: 2026-04-13
• Last updated: 2026-04-13

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt