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New injection could ease jaw pain better than standard treatment

NCT ID NCT07075276

Symptom relief Sponsor: Horus University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares a new injection of liquid phase concentrated growth factor (LPCGF) to standard arthrocentesis (joint washing) for people with painful jaw clicking and limited mouth opening due to a displaced disc. Thirty-two adults aged 18-45 with unilateral disc displacement will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see if LPCGF reduces pain and improves mouth opening more than the conventional treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Liquid Phase Concentrated Growth Factor (LPCGF)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more effective, less invasive option for treating painful jaw clicking and limited mouth opening.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is compared to a standard procedure, and benefits may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 32 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Adults aged 18-45 years. 2. Patients scored as (ASA I).9 3. Presence of complete or nearly complete set of natural dentition with Angle class I occlusion. 4. Diagnosed with unilateral involvement of disc displacement, according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD).10 5. Symptoms include one or more of the following: pain, joint sounds, and limited mandibular movement (Maximum Mouth Opening\< 40mm) 6. No prior surgical intervention for TMD. 7. Patient's willingness to participate and follow the study protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. TMJ pathology related to mechanical deformities 2. Psychiatric problems or presence of systemic diseases that may affect healing (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, autoimmune disorders, hematologic or neurologic disorders, inflammatory or connective tissue disorders as well as rheumatological or previous infectious diseases, head and neck cancer). 3. Patient unwilling or has contraindication to MRI 4. Previous injections or surgical interventions of the TMJ. 5. Concurrent use of anticoagulants or anti-inflammatory medications within the last 30 days. 6. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. 7. History of trauma or infection in the TMJ region. 8. Allergy to local anesthetics or other components used in the study. 9. Patients diagnosed with (Disc Displacement with reduction with no pain or limited mandibular movements).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

temporomandibular joint disorder temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anterior disc displacement Internal derangement of the tempromandibular joint Temporomandibular disorders (TMD)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry- Horus University in Egypt

    RECRUITING

    Damietta, New Damietta, 34518, Egypt

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