Comparing two keyhole surgeries for jaw joint disc problems
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Ear, nose & throat, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two minimally invasive surgical methods to fix a displaced disc in your jaw joint. The goal is to improve jaw function and reduce pain, and we'll track your progress to see which method works better.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have a jaw joint problem where the disc is out of place and doesn't go back into position.
- You haven't had surgery on this jaw joint before.
- You don't have rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory joint diseases.
- You don't have severe arthritis or a frozen jaw joint.
- You can attend follow-up visits and have an MRI scan.
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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