Jaw joint relief: could a natural protein mix beat standard care?

NCT ID NCT07683650

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether injecting a mixture of hyaluronic acid and I-PRF (a concentrate of healing factors from your own blood) into the jaw joint, after a cleaning procedure called arthrocentesis, can reduce pain and improve jaw movement in people with a displaced disc. Participants are adults aged 18 to 45 with a specific type of jaw joint problem. The trial compares four different treatment approaches to see which works best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
hyaluronic acid and I-PRF (injectable platelet-rich fibrin) mixture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a better way to reduce jaw pain and improve mouth opening for people with a common jaw joint problem, possibly reducing the need for more invasive treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment involves a procedure and injection, which carry risks like infection or temporary discomfort.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry Mansoura University

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    Al Mansurah, Egypt

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