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NCT03040778
PHASE3

Pentoxifylline and Tocopherol (PENTO) in the Treatment of Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ)

Sponsor: University of Washington

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Summary

The overall purpose of this project is to answer the following clinical question: Among Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) patients, do those who are treated with the Pentoxifylline and Tocopherol (PENTO) regimen and standard of care, when compared to those treated with standard of care alone, have decreased areas of exposed bone after one year of treatment?

Official title: Pentoxifylline and Tocopherol (PENTO) in the Treatment of Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ): A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate a Novel Non-operative Treatment

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 90 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

100

Start Date

2018-04-01

Completion Date

2026-06-30

Last Updated

2024-05-31

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DRUG

Pentoxifylline

Pentoxifylline is a commonly used medication for muscle pain associated with peripheral artery disease. It is a methylated xanthine derivative that improves peripheral blood flow, flexibility of red blood cell membranes, microcirculation, and tissue oxygenation and reduces viscosity of blood.

DRUG

Placebo

Placebo tablets

DRUG

Tocopherol

Tocopherol (vitamin E) impairs tissue fibrosis and is a potent oxygen radical scavenger that may reduce damage caused by free radicals impacting necrosis.

Locations (4)

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

New York Center for Orthognathic and Maxillofacial Surgery

Lake Success, New York, United States

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, United States