Botox for jaw muscle pain study
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if Botox injections can reduce pain in the jaw muscles caused by a jaw joint disorder (TMD). If you have this type of pain and are interested in Botox treatment, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You have jaw muscle pain related to a jaw joint disorder (TMD) diagnosed by a specialist
- You have already agreed to try Botox injections as a treatment
- You are 18 years or older
- You understand Dutch well enough to fill out questionnaires
- You do not have inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, recent jaw surgery, or dental pain
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking muscle relaxants or certain antibiotics
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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