Jaw pain relief: which needle method works best?

NCT ID NCT06766851

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two techniques for washing out the jaw joint (arthrocentesis) in 30 adults with TMJ disorders. One method used a single needle, the other a catheter. Researchers measured pain and how wide patients could open their mouths. The goal was to see which approach provides better symptom relief.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Arthrocentesis (joint washing procedure)

What this could lead to

If one method proves better, it could offer a simpler or more effective way to ease TMJ pain and improve jaw movement.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure itself carries minor risks like infection or discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

temporomandibular joint disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eskişehir Osmangazi University

    Eskişehir, 26480, Turkey (Türkiye)