"Salivary Melatonin and Cortisol Levels in Individuals with Bruxism"

Yuzuncu Yıl University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Bruxism

Treatments: Diagnostic Test: The investigation of melatonin and cortisol levels in the saliva

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06623643

2024-10-31

Details and patient eligibility

About

The effects of the hormones melatonin and cortisol, which play a highly effective role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle, on teeth grinding will be scientifically evaluated. Based on the research results, more effective methods for treating patients suffering from bruxism may be identified.

Enrollment: 100 estimated patients

Sex: All

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Individuals without any known hormonal diseases, not using antidepressants or medications that could alter saliva content, without degenerative diseases affecting the salivary glands, without cysts or tumors affecting the temporomandibular region, and not undergoing insomnia treatment will be included in the study

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals with systemic diseases that affect or may potentially affect saliva content, or those using medications that cause these effects, will not be included in the study

Trial design

100 participants in 2 patient groups

1

Description:

Evaluation of Melatonin and Cortisol Levels in Individuals with Bruxism

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: The investigation of melatonin and cortisol levels in the saliva

2

Description:

Evaluation of Melatonin and Cortisol Levels in Individuals without Bruxism

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: The investigation of melatonin and cortisol levels in the saliva