Precision needle aims to ease jaw pain in new trial
NCT ID NCT07306936
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a computer-guided needle technique combined with a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection for people with a painful jaw joint condition called temporomandibular disorder (TMD). The goal is to see if the computer-guided method improves jaw function and reduces pain better than the standard free-hand technique. Twenty-four adults who haven't improved with other treatments will be followed for three months after the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a more precise, less invasive treatment for jaw joint pain and clicking, potentially improving function and recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure still carries risks like infection or temporary discomfort.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Outpatient clinics of Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt Alexandria
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, 21523, Egypt
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