Cross Cultural Adaptation, Reliability &Validity of The Arabic Version of 8_Item Jaw Functional Limitation Scale In Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to test if the translated Arabic version of the (jaw functional limitation scale -8) JFLS\_8 , valid (face, content, feasibility) ,reliable (internal consistency, test retest) and culturally adapted enough to quantify the impact of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders on jow function in arabic people or not?

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients aged 18 to 65 years .

Diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders ) jaw pain-popping sounds in the jaw -limited jaw movements - orofacial pain ) for one month at least, not receiving actual treatment for the orofacial region (splinting)

Being conscious and oriented.

Able to read and write in Arabic.

Disqualifiers

History of trauma (recent head or neck or TMJ severe trauma)

Recent surgery at the neck, head or TMJ

Diagnosed systemic and psychiatric diseases; diseases that may affect the TMJ, such as ankylosing spondylitis or rheumatoid arthritis; and pregnancy

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Questionnaire Administration

Treatment groups

No treatment groups listed

Sponsors and collaborators