TMD and levonorgestrel IUD use study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at whether using a levonorgestrel intrauterine device (a hormone-releasing IUD) for at least 3 months is linked to jaw joint problems (temporomandibular disorder). It may help women understand potential side effects of this birth control method.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman
- You are between 18 and 50 years old
- You have been using an intrauterine device (IUD) for at least 3 months
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA-1 or ASA-2 by your doctor)
- You do not have a craniofacial syndrome, head or neck trauma, or jaw joint surgery
- You do not have a rheumatologic disorder (like rheumatoid arthritis) or other gynecological disease besides endometriosis
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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