Osteonecrosis of the jaw
MONDO:0018378An area of necrotic bone in the mandible or maxilla.
Also known as: ONJ, jaw osteonecrosis, osteonecrosis of jaw
53 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Blood-Derived clots could protect jaw bone after tooth removal
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a patient's own platelet concentrate, called A-PRF, can improve early wound healing after tooth extraction in people at high risk for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). Participants are adults who have taken or are taking bone-str…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own blood heal your jaw after a tooth extraction?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a substance made from a patient's own blood, called platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF), can prevent a serious condition called jawbone death after tooth extraction. The trial will include 40 people at high risk due to past radiation or certain medications. Half…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Swansea Bay University Health Board • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New pill aims to shield stomachs from common painkiller damage
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new medicine called Fexuprazan (Fexuclue) can prevent stomach ulcers caused by NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen. About 360 adults with joint or muscle pain who need daily NSAIDs will take either Fexuprazan or an older drug (Lansoprazole) for 24 weeks. T…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. LTD. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can your own blood and fat heal aching joints? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial will test four orthobiologic treatments—PRP, bone marrow concentrate, hyaluronic acid, and nanofat—in 300 adults with various muscle, joint, tendon, or bone conditions. The goal is to see if these natural substances can reduce pain and improve joint functio…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: PROREGEN • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Phone app may boost exercise for aching joints
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a mobile app can help people with common pains (neck, shoulder, back, or knee) do their prescribed home exercises more regularly. About 30 adults will be split into two groups: one using the app and one doing traditional exercises. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New surgical tool may ease recovery for jaw bone disease patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical techniques for treating medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), a condition where jawbone dies due to certain drugs. Thirty-four adults with stage 1 or 2 MRONJ will be randomly assigned to receive either traditional rotary instrument …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New urdu tool could help millions with muscle and joint pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to translate and adapt a widely used questionnaire for musculoskeletal problems into Urdu. Researchers will enroll 110 Urdu-speaking adults, including patients with muscle or joint issues and healthy volunteers. The goal is to create a validated tool to measure sy…
Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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AI vs. doctor: which note do patients trust more?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how patients feel when reading their own medical notes. Some will read the original doctor's note, others will read a simpler version written by artificial intelligence. Researchers want to see if the AI summary changes how much patients trust their doctor or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study uses 3D scans to track jaw bone damage from common osteoporosis drugs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at how jaw bone quality changes over time in patients with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), a side effect of drugs like bisphosphonates. Researchers will analyze existing CBCT scans from 25 adults to measure bone density and structure at d…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Dental implant dilemma: to keep or remove when jaw bone dies?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at patients who develop a condition called MRONJ (bone death in the jaw) after taking osteoporosis medications. When this happens around a dental implant, doctors disagree on whether to remove the implant or try to save it. The study will compare healing and bone…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kyunghee University Dental Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New digital tool aims to speed up return to work for those with muscle pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a decision support system called SmaRTWork to help people on sick leave due to muscle or back pain return to work. About 298 adults in Norway will either use the system or receive usual care. The main goal is to see if the tool helps them return to work sustainab…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC