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CompletedNCT00484029Updated Aug 20, 2010

Nasal Carbon Dioxide (CO2)for the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)Related Pain

A Phase 2 interventional study of Nasal Carbon Dioxide and Air in Temporomandibular Disorders, Pain and Headaches, sponsored by Capnia, Inc.. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 70 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2010-08-20.

Sponsored by Capnia, Inc. · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
100
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 70 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of treatment with nasal CO2 in the treatment of pain and other symptoms related to temporomandibular disorder (TMD).

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This is a randomized, controlled trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of nasal carbon dioxide for the treatment of pain and other symptoms related to temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Approximately 115 men and women ages 18 to 70 years old who have a history consistent with TMD-related pain for at least 3 months and meet all other eligibility criteria will be enrolled in this study. There may be up to two (2) visits to the clinic, screening and treatment. Screening and treatment may occur on the same day.

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Conditions studied

  • Temporomandibular Disorders
  • Pain
  • Headaches

Keywords

  • Temporomandibular Disorders
  • TMD
  • TMJ/TMD
  • Pain Management
  • Pain
  • Headaches
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In context

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

609 studies on the registry are indexed under Temporomandibular Joint Disorders; 160 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 100 is above the median of 46 across 434 interventional studies indexed under Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.

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Lead sponsor

Capnia, Inc. is the lead sponsor of 8 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 70 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Eligibility criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria:

  • Have a history consistent with TMD-related pain for at least 3 months prior to screening
  • Agree not to use certain medications prior to randomization within the study specified
  • Females of childbearing potential must commit to using an acceptable method of birth control and have a negative pregnancy test.

Key Exclusion Criteria:

  • Have recent history of alcohol or drug abuse within 2 years prior to randomization
  • Current major psychiatric disorder such as suicidal ideation, bipolar, panic disorder, schizophrenic, or psychoses
  • History of asthma (other than mild or intermittent)
  • Have an existing serious unstable systemic disease (such as severe emphysema, other respiratory diseases, heart disease, etc.) that precludes participation in the study
  • Clinically significant nasal disorder (such as deviated septum, presence of polyps, evidence of significant congestion, rhinitis, or other nasal abnormalities)
  • Current diagnosis of fibromyalgia
  • History or clear clinical evidence of osteoarthritis of temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
  • A TMD diagnosis of disc displacement without reduction, "locking"
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
100 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    1

    Nasal Carbon Dioxide

    Drug: Nasal Carbon Dioxide

  • Placebo comparator
    2

    Air

    Other: Air

Interventions

  • DrugNasal Carbon Dioxide

    Nasal Carbon Dioxide

  • OtherAir

    Air (Medical Grade)

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in pain status from baseline over a 3 hour period

    Time frame: within 3 hours of the first dose

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Study locations

1 site
  • University of Washington, Department of Oral Medicine, Box 356370, Health Sciences Building
    Seattle, Washington 98195, United States
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 20, 2010, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00484029
Lead sponsor
Capnia, Inc.
First posted
Jun 8, 2007
Start date
Feb 2007
Primary completion
Oct 2008
Completion
Dec 2008
Last update
Aug 20, 2010

Study contacts

Edward L. Truelove, DDS, MSD
principal investigator · University of Washington School of Dentistry

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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