Laboratory analysis of the content and biological activity of PRP, PRF, and exosomes obtained from blood samples
Laboratory analysis of the content and biological activity of PRP, PRF, and exosomes obtained from blood samples: Laboratory analysis include in vitro tests aimed to: (1) evaluation of the size and concentration of exosomes, (2) the measurement of the level of cytokines and growth factors in the samples of PRP, PRF and EXO, (3) comparison of the impact of exosomes, PRF and PRP (from the study and control groups) on the proliferation and migration of human chondrocytes and fibroblasts.
Study summary
The aim of the research is the laboratory assessment of the content as well as the regenerative and anti-inflammatory potential of autologous exosomes (EXO) from platelet-rich plasma (PRP), as well as their comparison with other autologous products used in intra-articular injections, namely platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF).
The material for the research will be obtained from patients of the Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Clinic at the University Dental Center in Wrocław with chronic pain of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) and/or masticatory muscles and/or chronic disturbances in temporomandibular joint mobility, as well as from healthy individuals.
In the subsequent stages, the biological material will be analyzed under laboratory conditions to compare the composition and biological properties of PRP, PRF and EXO.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* chronic pain of the temporomandibular joints and/or masticatory muscles and/or chronic dysfunction of the temporomandibular joints (lasting more than 3 months, diagnosed based on the standardized, international Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) protocol) - criterion for the study group
* consent to participate in the study - criterion for both groups
* age over 18 years - criterion for both groups
Exclusion Criteria:
* cancer,
* pregnancy
* uncontrolled diabetes
* cardiovascular diseases (platelet dysfunction syndrome, critical thrombocytopenia, hemodynamic instability, sepsis, hemoglobin \< 10 g/dl, platelet count \< 105/µl)
* severe autoimmune diseases
* taking anticoagulants
* active skin lesions at the planned puncture site
* infections, patient undergoing antibiotic therapy, or within 3 weeks of its completion.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Comparison of the number and size of exosomes obtained from the study and control groups — 04.2026 - 12.2027
Comparison of the level of cytokines and growth factors in exosomes, PRF and PRP samples obtained from the study and control groups — 04.2026 - 12.2027
Comparison of the impact of exosomes, PRF and PRP (from the study and control groups) on the proliferation and migration of human chondrocytes and fibroblasts — 04.2026 - 12.2027
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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