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Topical Treatment for TMJ Arthralgia
Sponsor: University of the Pacific
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of topical 2.5% hydrocortisone in TMJ arthralgia. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How does pain reduction compare? * How does improvement in jaw function limitation compare? * How do side effects compare? Participants will * On day 1 be examined and report their pain level and jaw function limitation * On days 1-21, apply their cream four times a day * On day 21, report their pain level, jaw function limitation, compliance with instructions, and side effects. Researchers will compare topical 2.5% hydrocortisone and topical 1% diclofenac to see if efficacy and side effects differ.
Official title: Comparison of Topical 1% Diclofenac and Topical 2.5% Hydrocortisone for TMJ Arthralgia
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2023-06-01
Completion Date
2026-04
Last Updated
2024-12-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Hydrocortisone 2.5%
Applied four times daily to TMJ with arthralgia
Diclofenac 1% topical
Applied four times daily to TMJ with arthralgia
Locations (1)
Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific
San Francisco, California, United States