Correlation Between MRI Findings and Clinical Improvement Following TMJ Injection With Hyaluronic… (NCT07750522) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Correlation Between MRI Findings and Clinical Improvement Following TMJ Injection With Hyaluronic Acid and Platelet-Rich Plasma
Egypt80 participantsStarted 2025-04-01
Plain-language summary
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders can cause jaw pain, clicking sounds, and difficulty opening the mouth, affecting daily activities such as eating and speaking. This study aims to determine whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings can help predict how much patients improve after a single injection into the TMJ containing hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
Adults with TMJ internal derangement who have not improved with conservative treatment will receive one injection of hyaluronic acid combined with PRP prepared from their own blood. Participants will be evaluated before treatment and at follow-up visits over 6 months. Assessments will include pain, jaw function, mouth opening, and MRI scans before and after treatment.
The results of this study may improve understanding of the relationship between MRI findings and treatment outcomes and help healthcare providers identify patients who are most likely to benefit from this minimally invasive therapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 1\. Patients age between (18 -45). 2. Early/intermediate stage according to (Wilkes classification). 3. Patients have painful joint, clicking sound, with or without limited mouth opening.
4\. Patients unresponsive to conservative treatment. 5. Patient's ability and desire to complete the treatment protocol and follow up visits.
6\. Patients with internal derangement with reduction confirmed by MRI imaging
Exclusion Criteria:
\- 1. Patient with an inflammatory or connective tissue disease 2. Patient with previous invasive TMJ surgical procedure. 3. neurologic disorders 4. History of injection of any substance into the target TMJ during previous 6 months.
5\. Patient with history of bony or fibrous adhesion. 6. Internal derangement without reduction. 7. Patient with psychological problem
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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Correlation between baseline MRI findings and clinical improvement