Ultrasonographic features of the masseter muscle in female patients with temporomandibular disorder associated with myofascial pain.
Yoshiko Ariji, Shigemitsu Sakuma, Masahiro Izumi...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15356473Actively Recruiting
Age: 3Years - 8Years
All Genders
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ID07094581
Evaluation of the Effect of Adenoid Hypertrophy on the Masseter Muscle in Children: A Comparative Ultrasonographic Study
Led by Melis AKYILDIZ · Updated on 2025-12-29
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Research Sites
2 weeks
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying how adenoid hypertrophy, a condition where the adenoids are enlarged, affects the masseter muscle in children aged 3 to 8 years. This observational study compares children diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy who are scheduled for surgery to healthy children without the condition. The main goal is to find out if adenoid hypertrophy changes the thickness or internal structure of the masseter muscle. Participants will undergo an ultrasound examination of the masseter muscle using a special probe to measure muscle thickness and observe internal bands. Measurements are taken with the child lying down, both at rest and while clenching the jaw. Alongside the ultrasound, dental and mouth examinations will record occlusion type, molar classification, overjet, overbite, and note any signs of mouth breathing or teeth grinding. Data collection happens once at enrollment. Children’s age, sex, and adenoid hypertrophy grade will be recorded. Researchers will analyze the ultrasound images and dental findings to compare the two groups. The primary measurement is the thickness and internal band visibility of the masseter muscle. Secondary measures include occlusion and molar classification, dental health, presence of mouth breathing, and bruxism. The study will take place over the course of the participation visit with no additional treatment or long-term follow-up.
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Brief Title
Evaluation of the Effect of Adenoid Hypertrophy on the Masseter Muscle in Children: A Comparative Ultrasonographic Study
Who Can Participate
Age: 3Years - 8Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children aged between 3 and 8 years
- Children diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy
- Children without any systemic disease
You will not qualify if you...
- Children with a history of surgery for adenoid hypertrophy
- Children who are uncooperative during clinical examination
- Children with syndromes involving the maxillofacial region
- Children with multiple missing teeth
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Diagnostic Evaluation
Duration - Single assessment at enrollment
Participants undergo ultrasound assessment of the masseter muscle thickness and internal echogenic bands, along with a clinical examination recording dental and breathing characteristics.
1 visit (in-person)
Long-term Monitoring
Duration - Up to study completion
Participants are observed to compare muscle characteristics between children with and without adenoid hypertrophy.
No additional visits required
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Aydın Adnan Menderes University
Aydin, Efeler, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
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Melis Akyıldız, phd
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Esra Dişcioğlu Candemir, dds
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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