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Compares treatment options for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Official title EffIcacy Between Arthrocentesis With High Versus Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Treatment of TMJ Disorders
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06694532
What this study is testing
What is Hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is an investigational medicine, given as an injectable medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders.
Also referred to as Arthrocentesis.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study will be carried out in Patients in two Groups aged between 17 to 70 years , of both sexes, who had painful symptoms, with or without presence of joint noise, and had unilateral or bilateral internal derangement of the TMJ proven by clinical examination, with no improvement after conservative treatment.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 100
You may be able to join if
- Pain or tenderness of the jaw
- Pain in one or both of the temporomandibular joints
- Aching pain in and around your ear
- Difficulty chewing or pain while chewing
- Aching facial pain
You likely can't join if
- Muscular TMJ disorders
- Bleeding tendency
See the full eligibility criteria
- Pain or tenderness of the jaw
- Pain in one or both of the temporomandibular joints
- Aching pain in and around your ear
- Difficulty chewing or pain while chewing
- Aching facial pain
- Locking of the joint,
- Muscular TMJ disorders
- Bleeding tendency
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Asyut, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 100 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Asyut, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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