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Intra-articular Injection for the Relief of Temporomandibular Joint Pain
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
Which is more effective in the treatment of nonspecific temporomandibular osteoarthritis: platelet-rich plasma (PRP), hyaluronic acid, or triamcinolone acetonide?
Official title: A Comparative Study on the Impact of Intra-articular Injections of Hyaluronic Acid, Platelet-rich Plasma and Triamcinolone Acetonide on the Relief of Temporomandibular Joint Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
64
Start Date
2024-05-01
Completion Date
2025-10-25
Last Updated
2026-05-06
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
platelet rich plasma and triamcinolone acetonide and hyaluronic acid and saline intra articular injection
* An 18-gauge needle of a 10 ml plastic syringe loaded with normal saline solution will be inserted into the superior joint compartment (SJC). The injection-ejection process was repeated 10 times. Then the SJC will be injected with 1 ml of PRP in group I, 1 ml of triamcinolone acetonide 40 mg/ml in group II, 1 ml of hyaluronic acid (Hyalgan 20 mg/2 ml) in group III, or 1 ml of normal saline in group IV. * Patients will be evaluated after one week and 1 month, then at 3 months and 6 months.
Locations (1)
Faculty of Dentistry
Al Manyal, Cairo Governorate, Egypt