Topical Treatment for TMJ Arthralgia

ConditionTMJ Pain
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of the Pacific

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Arthralgia of at least 1 TMJ for at least 3 days

Disqualifiers

Systemic pain condition

Past adverse reaction to steroid

Currently taking steroid

Taken steroid in the past ___ months

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Hydrocortisone 2.5%
  • Diclofenac 1% topical

Treatment groups

90 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators