Topical cream for jaw joint pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This Phase 3 study tests a skin-applied treatment (a cream or gel) to reduce pain in the jaw joint (TMJ). You may benefit if you have TMJ pain and can safely use the study medication without conflicting treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have pain in at least one jaw joint (TMJ) for at least 3 days
- You do not have a widespread pain condition affecting your whole body
- You have not had a bad reaction to steroid medicines in the past
- You are not currently taking steroid medicines
- You have not taken steroid medicines in the last set number of months (check with the study team)
- You are not taking muscle relaxant medicines (these may be allowed after the study ends)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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