Salivary Cortisol As a Biomarker in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorder
Recruiting
Observational Study
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 50 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Coimbra · Other
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About This Trial
t is recognized that cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, is a marker that is elevated in patients with psychological disorders, particularly anxiety. On the other hand, Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) are a condition with a multifactorial etiology, in which emotional disturbances play a crucial role.
Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate whether patients with TMD have …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who attend the dental clinic of the Faculty of Medicine of University of Coimbra
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women, minors and non-autonomous individuals
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