Association Between Periodontal Disease and Chronic Neck Pain

What this study involves

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Study type

Observational

Phase

Not applicable / not listed

Age range

30 years - 55 years

Sex eligible

All sexes

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

Participants

138 Actual

These are starting points, not an eligibility decision. The research team must review the full requirements.

About the research

This study investigates whether there is an association between periodontal disease (gum disease) and chronic neck pain and related functional disability. Participants aged 30-55 years will be grouped based on their periodontal health status (healthy, gingivitis, or periodontitis). Neck pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and functional disability will be measured using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). The study aims to determine whether periodontal disease severity is linked to the severity of neck pain and disability, which may help clarify a potential connection between oral health and musculoskeletal health.

Who may be able to participate?

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Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged between 30 and 55 years
• Willing to participate and provide written informed consent
• Able to undergo periodontal examination and complete self-report questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria:

• Neck pain attributable to a specific identifiable cause (e.g., trauma, cervical disc herniation, spinal deformity, tumor, fracture)
• Systemic inflammatory or autoimmune disease
• Neurological disease affecting the cervical region
• Pregnancy
• Regular use of analgesic or anti-inflammatory medication
• Fewer than 20 remaining natural teeth
• History of periodontal treatment within the past 6 months

Study population

Adults aged 30-55 years attending the Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, who will be classified into three groups based on periodontal health status: clinically healthy periodontium, gingivitis, or periodontitis (Stage I-IV).

Treatment, groups and participation

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Assignment

Not reported

Masking

Not reported

What researchers are measuring

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Primary measures

Research locations (1)

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1 locations

Study team and timeline

Lead sponsor

Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

Study start

Jul 20, 2026 Actual

Primary completion

Sep 15, 2026 Actual

Study completion

Oct 15, 2026 Actual

First posted

Jul 17, 2026 Actual

Last updated

Nov 10, 2026 Actual

Official study contacts

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