US Vs MRI in Diagnosis of TMJ Internal Derangement

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Nov 27, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at two different imaging methods—ultrasonography (an ultrasound technique) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)—to see which one is better at diagnosing problems in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. The goal is to find out which method gives more accurate results when doctors are trying to figure out if someone has a condition called TMJ internal derangement, which can cause pain and difficulty moving the jaw.

To participate in the trial, you would need to show signs of having TMJ internal derangement. However, there are some reasons you might not be able to join, such as if you have a heart pacemaker, feel very anxious in small spaces (claustrophobia), or if you've had previous surgery on your TMJ. If you qualify and decide to take part, you can expect to undergo both imaging tests, allowing researchers to compare the results and determine which method is more effective in diagnosing this condition. The trial is currently not recruiting participants, but it will be important for many people with TMJ issues once it begins.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients showing signs of TMJ internal derangements
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • contraindications for MRI such as claustrophobia, heart pacemaker and metallic foreign body carriers.
• • patients in which the misaligned images or distortions due to motion artifacts made the interpretation of the MRI unreliable.
• • Previously operated TMJ.