Radiation treatment study for TMJ arthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how radiotherapy (radiation treatment) may help people with arthritis in the jaw joint (TMJ). It will only consider patients whose TMJ arthritis was diagnosed by a dentist or surgeon and who have not had radiation to that area before.
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Who can take part
- You have arthritis in your jaw joint (TMJ).
- A dentist or surgeon who treats jaw problems has already diagnosed your TMJ arthritis.
- You are age 50 or older.
- You have NOT had any radiation treatment to the TMJ/jaw joint area before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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