Comparing a new growth factor treatment to standard care for jaw joint pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a new treatment for a common jaw joint problem called disc displacement. It compares a concentrated growth factor from your own blood to standard care to see which helps more with pain and jaw movement.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have a jaw joint problem called disc displacement on one side only, with symptoms like pain, clicking, or trouble opening your mouth wide (less than 40 mm).
- You have not had any prior surgery or injections for your jaw joint.
- You are generally healthy (no serious illnesses like diabetes, autoimmune disorders, or blood clotting problems).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you are not on blood thinners or anti-inflammatory medications.
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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