Postoperative Assessment of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Temporomandibular Joint Surgery (NCT07359131)
Postoperative Assessment in TMJ Surgery: A Comparison of the Efficacy of Intraoperative Platelet-Rich Plasma and Platelet-Rich Fibrin Injections
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate postoperative outcomes following temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery and to compare the effectiveness of intraoperative platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) injections in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders. The study includes adult patients who underwent TMJ surgery and received either PRP or PRF intraoperatively. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Whether intraoperative PRP or PRF injection is associated with differences in postoperative pain intensity and recovery. Whether PRP and PRF differ in their effects on postoperative jaw function, including maximum mouth opening and joint symptoms. If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare patients who received intraoperative PRP with those who received intraoperative PRF to assess differences in postoperative pain, functional outcomes, and joint-related symptoms. Participants will: Have their existing medical records reviewed retrospectively. Provide postoperative outcome data derived from routine clinical follow-up, with no prospective recruitment or intervention.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Meikun Wang — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Meikun Wang — Boston, Massachusetts
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (617) 936-9136
Email: jwang23@mgh.harvard.edu
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💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.