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Can ultrasound or VR ease jaw pain after tooth removal?

NCT ID NCT07575633

Symptom relief Sponsor: Amany Refaat Mohamed Abdel Wahid Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two non-drug treatments—ultrasound and virtual reality—for reducing pain and improving jaw movement in people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) after tooth extraction. Fifty adults aged 40-60 with pain and limited mouth opening will be enrolled. The goal is to see which approach works better for easing symptoms.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward effective, non-drug treatments for jaw pain and stiffness after tooth removal.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are non-invasive, so risks are low.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

May 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The subject selection will be according to the following criteria: * Patients after tooth extraction. * Patients from both genders. * Patients suffering from pain and reduced mouth opening. * Age ranges between 40-60 years. * All patients will have informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * . Surgery that conducted on the temporomandibular joint (meniscectomy, arthroscopy, etc.). * Patients with systemic disease as diabetes mellitus. * Patients with neurological conditions.

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Conditions

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temporomandibular joint disorder

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Temporomandibular disorders (TMD)

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