Therapeutic Effect of Using Injectable Hypertonic Saline 5% Versus Injectable Dextrose 20% on Pain in Painful Cases of Disc Displacement With Reduction

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age15-75
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

This study is aiming to assess effect of hypertonic saline 5% in comparison to dextrose 20% on pain ,inter-insical opening and movements of jaw in painful cases of disc displacement with reduction

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

pain.

audible clicking.

mandibular deviation on opening.

Failure of conservative treatment

Disqualifiers

The clinical or radiographic signs of disc displacement without reduction, osteoarthritis, or articular bony changes.

Previous TMJ surgery, arthrocentesis, , or the presence of any systemic disease that would affect the TMJ anatomy or mechanical function.

A history of allergic reactions to any components of the injectable solution.

Infection of the affected joint and pre-auricular area.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • hypertonic saline 5% sodium chloride
  • hypertonic dextrose 20%

Treatment groups

20 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators