Masseter muscle check after jaw joint procedure
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at the masseter muscle, a chewing muscle, after a minimally invasive procedure for jaw joint (TMJ) problems. It uses ultrasound and elastography to see how the muscle changes, which might help doctors understand recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- You have been diagnosed with a jaw joint (temporomandibular joint) problem
- You are scheduled to have a jaw joint arthrocentesis (a minimally invasive procedure to wash out the joint)
- You are willing to have an ultrasound and elastography (a type of imaging) of your cheek muscle
- You can provide written consent to participate
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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