New treatment approach for temporomandibular disorders
Create the New Serial Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
NA · Sun Yat-sen University · NCT00932594
This study is testing a new way to treat jaw pain by adjusting pressure in the jaw joint to see if it helps people with temporomandibular disorders feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 4 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sun Yat-sen University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong) |
| Trial ID | NCT00932594 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of adjusting temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pressure as a treatment for temporomandibular disorders (TMD). It classifies TMD into three types based on TMJ pressure and provides tailored treatments, including psychogenic therapy, medication, and physical treatments. If initial treatments are ineffective, patients may receive more invasive options like arthrocentesis or arthroscopic treatment. The study will collect clinical data over three years to assess treatment outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 16-60 with specific symptoms related to TMD, such as limited mouth opening or joint pain.
Not a fit: Patients with serious underlying health conditions or those who are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a more effective and personalized treatment for patients suffering from temporomandibular disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on this specific approach, similar studies have explored TMJ treatments with varying degrees of success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Limited Month Opening * Abnormal of the Month Opening Type * Paint During the Month Open or Close * Condylar Position Paint * Clicking of the Temporomandibular Joint * Enlargement of the Upper Temporomandibular Joint Gap * Dislocation of the Temporomandibular Disc * Bone of the Temporomandibular Joint Changement * Patient in the Age of 16-60 * Voluntary Patient Exclusion Criteria: * Dysimmunity Disease * Dysfunction of Heart Liver and Kidney Disease * Patient can not do the Guide Line * Life-threatening Patient * Serious Limited Mouth Opening * Epilepsy * Tetanus * Pregnancy or Women in the Pregnancy Period * Supportive Temporomandibular Disease
Where this trial is running
Guangzhou, Guangdong
- Guanghua School of Stomatology and Hospital of Stomatology — Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: zg zhang, Master
- Email: drzhangzg@163.com
- Phone: 8602083870387
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Temporomandibular Disorder, Create the New Serial Treatment of TMD, Promote the Classification of Biodynamics in the TMD, Evaluate the Effect of Adjusting TMJ Treatment, Establish the New Standard of the TMJ Treatment, Invent New Device to Measure Pressure without Trauma