Overview

Topical Diclofenac Efficacy in Symptomatic Relief of Temporomandibular Degenerative Joint Disease

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The use of a topical medication was compared to placebo to be applied over the symptomatic temporomandibular joint in women with the diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint(s). The hypothesis is to investigate whether the use of a topical anti-inflammatory medication when compared to the placebo would decrease the pain of the affected joint and/or increased mouth opening.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Alberta, Graduate Orthodontic Program
Collaborator:
University of Alberta
Treatments:
Diclofenac
Dimethyl Sulfoxide