CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Arthrocentesis Using Catheter in the Treatment of Temporamandibular Joint Disorders

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2024-12-13

Plain-language summary

The study focused on arthrocentesis performed using a catheter, aiming to assess its effects on pain perception and mouth opening in patients with TMJ disorders.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Patients included in this study were adult individuals aged 18 years and older who were diagnosed with stage 3 or higher temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder according to the Wilkes classification, based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in addition to clinical evaluation. Eligible patients had unilateral internal TMJ disorder and exhibited clinical symptoms such as TMJ-related pain and/or joint sounds, and limited mouth opening. Furthermore, only patients whose symptoms persisted despite at least one month of occlusal splint therapy were included. Exclusion criteria were as follows: patients diagnosed with myofascial pain or muscle-related functional limitation; those who had previously undergone intra-articular injection or other invasive procedures involving the TMJ; patients with connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or with neurological disorders; patients with a history of major jaw trauma; and individuals with psychiatric disorders or a history of substance abuse.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

The measurement of pain-free maximum mouth opening (MMO) in millimeters

Timeframe: Preopretive, Postoperative 1st day, 1st week and 1st month

Change in post-operative pain assessed

Timeframe: Preoperative, Postoperative 1st day, 1st week and 1st month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06766851

SponsorEskisehir Osmangazi University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-15

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.