Exploring Radiotherapy of Temporomandibular Joint Arthritis
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Arthritis of Temporomandibular Joint
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 – 100
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 10 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna · Other
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About This Trial
With this pilot study, the acute side effects and potential pain relieve after radiotherapy (RT) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are prospectively recorded. For this purpose, the symptoms of the jaw joint arthrosis/arthritis are recorded using a symptom-oriented questionnaire and the numeric rating scale for pain assessment. Furthermore, it is examined whether the irradiation is feasible.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* TMJ arthritis
* diagnosed by a surgeon for oral and maxillofacial surgery or a dentist
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous irradiation in the TMJ area
* Age below 50 years
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