Biologic Augmentation of TMJ Arthroscopy Using BMAC (NCT07536399) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 3
Biologic Augmentation of TMJ Arthroscopy Using BMAC
United States20 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the efficacy of using Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) during temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy compared to standard arthroscopic procedures with corticosteroid (CS) injections in patients with pain (arthralgia) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that has failed to respond to conservative treatment. The main question it aims to answer:
Does BMAC injection reduce the amount of inflammation and structural damage in the TMJ? Researchers will compare BMAC injection to corticosteroid injections see if BMAC injection helps .
Participants will :
* Be randomized to receive either BMAC or CS injection during TMJ arthroscopy
* Visit the clinic for 3 follow up visits over 6 months and answer questionnaires
* have 2 MRIs of their jaw
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Participant is at least 18 years of age and not older than 75 years of age
. Participant is willing and able to provide written informed consent to participant in this study
. Participant has symptoms of TMJ arthralgia (pain) with significant temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction despite at least 30 days of conservative therapy (NSAIDS, muscle relaxants, bite splints, PT, warm compresses, soft diet, etc.)
. Participant has baseline pain of ≥30 on a 100mm visual analog scale (VAS)
Exclusion criteria
. Participant has not competed at least 30 days of conservative therapy
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
Change from Baseline in Kellenberger score at 6 Months.
Timeframe: Baseline; 6 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07536399
SponsorWeill Medical College of Cornell University