A Comparative Study Between the Different Levels of TMJ Arthroscopy in the Management of TMJ Internal Derangement

A Comparative Study Between the Different Levels of TMJ Arthroscopy in the Management of TMJ Internal Derangement (A Randomized Clinical Trial)

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT06013059

Enrollment

Registered

2023-08-28

Start date

2021-06-01

Completion date

2023-07-30

Last updated

2023-10-10

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Conditions

TMJ Disc Disorder

Brief summary

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy has emerging role nowadays in the treatment of TMJ internal derangement with its three levels of intervention. A comparative study between the 3 levels is essential to develop a standardized selection criteria and management algorithm.

Interventions

PROCEDUREthree levels of TMJ arthroscopy

Group I: 10 patients will be treated with Lysis and lavage

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Patients with TMJ internal derangement Wilkes III

Exclusion criteria

1. Medically unfit patients. 2. Patients with TMDs secondary to malocclusion. 3. Psychological instability. 4. Patients operated before for other TMJ problems.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Mouth opening measurement	1, 3 and 6 months postoperatively	measuring the maximal interincisal opening (MIO)

Countries

Egypt

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026