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Ultrasound-guided vs Conventional Intraarticular Injection of Hyaluronic Acid for Management of Temporomandibular Joint Internal Derangement

Egypt40 participantsStarted 2024-09-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study will be to evaluate the clinical efficacy of using ultrasound guidance during intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid in the management of patients with TMJ internal derangement.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Patients that will be diagnosed disc displacement confirmed clinically and by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
✓. Patient not responding to conservative therapy
✓. Patients age must be (18 - 50).
✓. Patients having painful joint, clicking sound, with or without limited mouth opening.
✓. Patient's ability and desire to complete the treatment protocol and follow-up visits.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Patient with an inflammatory or connective tissue disease
✕. Patient with previous invasive TMJ surgical procedure.
✕. Patient with Neurologic disorders
✕. History of injection of any substance into the target TMJ during previous 6 months.
✕. Patient with a history of bony adhesion.
✕. Malignant disease in the head and neck region.
✕. Patient with a psychological problem.
✕. Patients having gross mechanical restrictions and condylar fracture

What they're measuring

Pain (Visual Analogue Scale)

Timeframe: preoperative and postoerative after 1 week, 3 month and 6 month

Clicking sound

Timeframe: preoperative and postoerative after 1 week, 3 month and 6 month

Maximum inter-incisal opening (MIO)

Timeframe: preoperative and postoerative after 1 week, 3 month and 6 month

Range of lateral mandibular excursions

Timeframe: preoperative and postoerative after 1 week, 3 month and 6 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07266714

SponsorMuhannad

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-30

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Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

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

Inclusion criteria

✓. Patients that will be diagnosed disc displacement confirmed clinically and by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
✓. Patient not responding to conservative therapy
✓. Patients age must be (18 - 50).
✓. Patients having painful joint, clicking sound, with or without limited mouth opening.
✓. Patient's ability and desire to complete the treatment protocol and follow-up visits.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Patient with an inflammatory or connective tissue disease
✕. Patient with previous invasive TMJ surgical procedure.
✕. Patient with Neurologic disorders
✕. History of injection of any substance into the target TMJ during previous 6 months.
✕. Patient with a history of bony adhesion.
✕. Malignant disease in the head and neck region.
✕. Patient with a psychological problem.
✕. Patients having gross mechanical restrictions and condylar fracture

What they're measuring

Pain (Visual Analogue Scale)

Timeframe: preoperative and postoerative after 1 week, 3 month and 6 month

Clicking sound

Timeframe: preoperative and postoerative after 1 week, 3 month and 6 month

Maximum inter-incisal opening (MIO)

Timeframe: preoperative and postoerative after 1 week, 3 month and 6 month

Range of lateral mandibular excursions

Timeframe: preoperative and postoerative after 1 week, 3 month and 6 month