Injectable treatments for painful jaw joint clicking
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two injections (a saltwater solution and a sugar solution) to see which one works better for reducing jaw joint pain and clicking. It may help people whose jaw problems haven't improved with other treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have pain, clicking, or your jaw shifts to one side when you open your mouth.
- Your jaw problem hasn't gotten better with other treatments.
- You do not have severe jaw joint damage like arthritis or a locked jaw.
- You have not had jaw surgery or jaw joint injections before.
- You are not allergic to the ingredients in the injections.
- You do not have an infection near your jaw joint.
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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