Injections for painful jaw clicking
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of injections (hypertonic saline and dextrose) to see which one works better for painful jaw clicking and related discomfort. It may help if other treatments (like a mouthguard or physical therapy) haven't worked.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have pain, clicking, or shifting of your jaw when opening your mouth.
- You have tried other treatments (like a mouthguard or exercises) and they didn't help enough.
- Your jaw problem is due to a slipped disc that goes back into place (not a stuck disc).
- You do not have arthritis, major bone changes, or an infection in the jaw joint.
- You have not had jaw surgery or joint injections before.
- You are not allergic to any of the ingredients in the study injections.
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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