New fast fix system may improve jaw surgery outcomes for TMJ disorder patients
NCT ID NCT07316673
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a new Fast Fix suturing system works better than the usual method for repositioning the jaw joint disc in people with TMJ internal derangement. About 50 adults who need surgery after other treatments failed will be randomly assigned to one of the two techniques. Researchers will measure improvements in mouth opening, pain, and joint symptoms over 6 months to see which approach is more effective.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 50 people
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- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
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Jan 2027
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Other sponsor
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15 to 75 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria. * Age ≥ 18 years. * Both sexes. * Patients with TMJ internal derangement (disc displacement without reduction). * Patients indicated for arthroscopic disc repositioning following failure of conservative management. Exclusion Criteria * Previous TMJ surgery on the affected joint. * Rheumatoid arthritis, systemic inflammatory joint disease, or other TMJ pathology (tumor, fracture, infection) * Severe degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis grade V) or ankylosis. * Patients are unable to comply with follow-up assessments or MRI evaluation. * Patients with TMDS are secondary to malocclusion.
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