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The aim of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of jaw clenching on gait and functional mobility in patients with chronic stroke.
This randomized sham-controlled crossover study aims to investigate the immediate effects of jaw clenching on gait and functional mobility in patients with chronic stroke. A minimum of 30 eligible patients will be included. Each participant will complete both the intervention and sham conditions in a randomized sequence.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Voluntary Jaw Clenching | Experimental | Participants will perform maximal voluntary jaw clenching with bilateral dental cotton rolls placed on the occlusal surfaces. |
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| Sham Cotton Roll Placement Without Clenching | Sham Comparator | Participants will receive the same bilateral dental cotton roll positioning on the occlusal surfaces without performing jaw clenching. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Voluntary Jaw Clenching | Other | In this group, 1-cm-thick cotton rolls will be placed bilaterally on the occlusal surfaces, and patients will be instructed to perform maximal voluntary tooth clenching. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test | Functional mobility will be assessed using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test. Participants will be timed while rising from a chair, walking 3 meters, turning, walking back, and sitting down. Lower scores indicate better functional mobility. | Baseline and immediately post-intervention for both experimental and sham conditions |
| 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) | Gait speed will be assessed using the 10-Meter Walk Test. Participants will be instructed to walk a 10-meter distance at a comfortable walking speed, and time will be recorded to calculate walking velocity. | Baseline and immediately post-intervention for both experimental and sham conditions |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Merve Tunçdemir, Asst. Prof. | Contact | 5069452008 | +90 | merve.kd@hotmail.com |
| Ömer Dursun, Assoc. Prof. | Contact | 5426088687 | +90 | fztomrdrsn@gmail.com |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Merve Tunçdemir | Bitlis Eren University | Principal Investigator |
| Ömer Dursun | Bitlis Eren University | Principal Investigator |
| Ahmet Burak Mavuş, M.Sc. |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Bolu İzzet Baysal Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi | Bolu | Merkez | 14280 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| ID | Term |
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| D020521 | Stroke |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002561 | Cerebrovascular Disorders |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
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| Sham Cotton Roll Placement Without Clenching | Other | In this group, 1-cm-thick cotton rolls will be placed bilaterally on the occlusal surfaces without any clenching instruction, and participants will be instructed to keep their jaw relaxed. |
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| Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital |
| Principal Investigator |
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |