Injection of Tenoxicam Versus Arthrocentesis Alone in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Os… (NCT05497570) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
Injection of Tenoxicam Versus Arthrocentesis Alone in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2019-05-03
Plain-language summary
The aim of the study is to examine the effectiveness of arthrocentesis plus tenoxicam injection and to compare it with arthrocentesis alone in patients with TMJ-OA.
Thirty patients with TMJ-OA who were treated randomly with either arthrocentesis plus tenoxicam injection (TX group) or arthrocentesis alone (control group) were examined. Maximum mouth opening (MMO), visual analog scale (VAS) pain values, and joint sounds were the outcome variables, which were evaluated at pre-treatment and at 1, 4, 12, and 24 weeks after treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
22 Years – 64 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical and radiological diagnosis of TMJ-OA
* 18 years of age and older
* Sufficient clinical data at baseline and follow-up.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncontrolled systemic disease
* Neurological disease
* Previous TMJ surgery
* Malignant disease in the head and neck region
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Pain on Tmj (Visual analog scale(VAS) was used.)
Timeframe: Change from baseline pain on TMJ at six months
2
Maximum Mouth Opening(MMO) (A ruler was used)
Timeframe: Change from baseline maximum mouth opening at six months
3
Joint sounds (Visual analog scale was used to measure.)
Timeframe: Change from baseline joint sounds at six months