Jaw pain relief? PRP and hyaluronic acid injections show promise in small study
NCT ID NCT07643402
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tested a combination of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from the patient's own blood and hyaluronic acid injected into the jaw joint. Twenty-two adults with painful clicking and limited mouth opening received the treatment. Researchers used a jaw tracking device to measure changes in movement, pain, and how wide they could open their mouth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-surgical option to reduce jaw pain and improve mouth opening for people with jaw joint problems.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, completed study with only 22 people and no control group. Results may not apply to everyone, and injections can cause temporary soreness or swelling.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria 1. The patients' ages range from 18 to 45. 2. Patients experienced clicking sounds, painful joints, and restricted mouth opening. 3. Individuals whose MRI confirms a unilateral internal abnormality with reduction. 4. A patient who did not respond to conservative treatment. 5 • The patient's capacity and willingness to finish the course of therapy and subsequent appointments. Exclusion Criteria 1. A patient suffering from a connective tissue or inflammatory condition. 2. A patient who has had TMJ surgery in the past. 3. A history of injecting any kind of material into the target TMJ. 4. Drug allergy history. 5. A patient who has previously had fibrous or bony adhesion. 6. A patient experiencing psychological issues.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura university
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, 35516, Egypt
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