CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison Between Arthrocentesis and Rocabado Exercises on Temporomandibular Disc Displacement Without Reduction

Egypt68 participantsStarted 2022-09-03

Plain-language summary

The present study will be designed to compare the short- and medium-term results of arthrocentesis and non-surgical methods Rocabado approach in early disc displacement without reduction.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * History of a sudden reduction in the mandibular opening. Unassisted mandibular opening 35 mm. * Mandibular opening with assistance increased by ≥3 mm from * unassisted opening, with a prior history of click, click disappearance, and a sudden decrease in opening. * Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diagnosis of Disc displacement without reduction. * Persistence of the symptoms indicated in the first item for a Maximum of 3 weeks. * clinical diagnosis of unilateral Disc displacement without reduction of the temporomandibular joint. Exclusion Criteria: * History of major jaw trauma. * Dentofacial deformity. * Psychiatric illness. * Chronic headache. Presence of other disorders involving the TMJ.

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

Thera Bite RANGE OF MOTION scale

Timeframe: pre treatment and eight weeks post treatment

8-Items Jaw Functional Limitation Scale

Timeframe: pre treatment and eight weeks post treatment

Visual analog scale

Timeframe: pre treatment and eight weeks post treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06937151

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-02

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Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 55 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.