Association Between Periodontal Disease and Chronic Neck Pain

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Conditions studied: Periodontal Disease, Chronic Neck Pain

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07711431

Run by

Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

People needed

123

Starts

2026-07-11

Expected to finish

2026-09-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-17

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 55. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Faculty of Dentistry — Niğde, Niğde Province, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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