Bruxism, Pelvic Pain, Erectile Dysfunction, and Anxiety in Young Adult Men
Enrolling by invitationNCT07469345
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.
Brief summary (from the registry)
Bruxism is a parafunctional activity characterized by clenching or grinding of the teeth during wakefulness or sleep. Increasing evidence suggests that bruxism is not only related to orofacial structures but may also be associated with broader musculoskeletal and psychosocial conditions. Emerging literature indicates that central sensitization, stress, and anxiety may contribute to both bruxism and chronic pain conditions. However, the potential relationship between bruxism and pelvic health outcomes has not been sufficiently investigated. Pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction, are multifactorial conditions that may involve neuromuscular, psychological, and autonomic mechanisms. Considering the shared mechanisms related to muscle hyperactivity, stress responses, and central pain modulation, bruxism may be associated with pelvic pain symptoms and sexual dysfunction in men. Additionally, anxiety is recognized as a common contributing factor in both bruxism and pelvic floor dysfunction. The aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the association between bruxism, pelvic pain, erectile dysfunction, and anxiety levels in young adult men. Participants will be assessed using validated self-report questionnaires to evaluate bruxism symptoms, pelvic pain complaints, erectile function, and anxiety levels. Understanding the potential relationship between these variables may contribute to a more comprehensive biopsychosocial understanding of male pelvic health and may help guide future multidisciplinary assessment and management strategies.
Study details
- Official title
- Bruxism and Pelvic Pain, Erectile Dysfunction, and Anxiety in Young Men: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Conditions
- Bruxism
- Pelvic Pain
- Myofascial Pain - Dysfunction Syndrome of TMJ
- Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome
- Interventions
- Diagnostic test: Questionnaire and Physical Exam
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
- Collaborators
- Necmettin Erbakan University; Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi
- Start date
- 2026-04-16
- Primary completion
- 2026-07-16
- Sex
- Male
- Age range
- from 18 Years to 30 Years
- Healthy volunteers
- true
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: Male participants aged 18-30 years Ability to understand and complete the questionnaires Voluntary participation and provision of informed consent For the bruxism group: self-reported symptoms of teeth clenching or grinding during sleep or wakefulness within the past 6 months Exclusion Criteria: History of neurological disorders affecting motor function Diagnosed psychiatric disorders requiring active treatment Current use of medications that may affect sexual function History of pelvic surgery Known urological diseases affecting erectile function Chronic systemic diseases that may influence pain perception
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07469345