Clinical Trial

Hard Splint Vs Conservative Therapy for TMJ Pain Management

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Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of a hard occlusal splint versus conservative therapy (using topical Ibuprofen gel and counseling) in the management of patients with temporomandibular (TMJ) joint disorders. The study aims to determine which treatment is more effective at reducing pain, measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), at 1 week and 4 weeks post therapy.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
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Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07573137
Lead Sponsor Khyber College of dentistry
Conditions Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2026-05-01
Primary Completion 2026-10-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-11-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-15