Overview

A Double Blind Study Comparing Hyaluronic Acid, Corticosteroid and Placebo During Arthrocentesis for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction

Status:
Completed

Trial end date:
2016-04-01

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the administration of hyaluronic acid or corticosteroid during arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint provides additional pain relief and improved function. The overall hypothesis for the study is that hyalgan will result in a 30% reduction in the mean visual analogue scale (VAS) at one month when compared to celestone and placebo.

Phase:

Phase 4

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Emory University

Collaborators:

Oregon Health and Science University
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Cincinnati
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota - Clinical and Translational Science Institute
University of Pennsylvania

Treatments:

Hyaluronic Acid