Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders With a Stabilizing Occlusal Splint in Somatosensor… (NCT07211711) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders With a Stabilizing Occlusal Splint in Somatosensory Tinnitus
Brazil63 participantsStarted 2023-08-10
Plain-language summary
This clinical trial aims to investigate whether treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder with a stabilizing occlusal splint is justified to alleviate somatosensory tinnitus. The main questions we aim to answer are:
* Determine if treatment of temporomandibular disorder with a stabilizing occlusal splint improves somatosensory tinnitus.
* Identify which patient-related, tinnitus-related, and temporomandibular disorder-related factors contribute to the therapeutic effect.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients over 18 years old;
* Sufferers of somatosensory tinnitus and TMD for more than 6 months;
* Dentition in good health, with at least minimal occlusion up to the second premolars on both sides;
* Availability for at least 4 months of follow-up;
* Able to speak and read the Portuguese language.
Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnant patients; Treatment for TMD in the last 3 months; Treatment for tinnitus in the last 3 months; Use of total or partial removable prostheses Presence of orofacial pain disorders not related to TMD; Medical contraindication to treatment; Reluctance to accept any designated treatment; Unable or unwilling to give informed consent; Language barrier or delay in neuropsychomotor development.
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
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Changes in somatosensory tinnitus after treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder with a stabilizing occlusal splint.
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 months