Acupuncture for Jaw Pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help relieve jaw pain caused by a condition called temporomandibular disorder (TMD). If you've had jaw pain for at least 3 months and are between 18 and 70, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had jaw pain for at least 3 months.
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have not had certain treatments for facial pain in the past month (like pain shots, acupuncture, or muscle relaxants).
- You do not have other causes of facial pain such as a tooth abscess, sinus infection, or cancer.
- You do not have rheumatoid arthritis or a serious mental health condition.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the trial.
- You can undergo an MRI (no metal implants or severe claustrophobia).
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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