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Could ozone gas ease your jaw pain? new study tests it

NCT ID NCT07523451

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

Summary

This study tested two different strengths of ozone gas injections into the jaw joint for people with TMJ disorders. Twenty adults who had clicking, popping, or limited mouth opening that didn't improve with other treatments received the injections. Researchers measured pain and jaw function using a standard scale and mouth opening ability.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ozone gas
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost injection to ease jaw pain and improve mouth opening for people with TMJ disorders.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, completed trial with only 20 participants. Ozone injections are not yet standard treatment, and results may not apply to everyone with TMJ issues.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult patients above 18 years old. 2. Patients suffering from sounds during condylar movements (clicking or popping). 3. Patients suffering from limited mouth opening and impaired joint movements. 4. Patients who did not respond to conservative treatment as a first line of treatment. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with history of condylar fracture. 2. Patients with degenerative joint disease. 3. Coagulopathy blood disorders. 4. Presence of infection at the site of injection.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University

    Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, 21523, Egypt

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