Sugar injections for jaw joint pain: comparing two doses
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Pain clinical trials.
This clinical trial tests whether injecting a sugar solution (dextrose) into the jaw joint can reduce pain and improve function. It compares a 25% concentration to a 10% concentration in people whose jaw disc moves out of place but goes back in (with a click). You will not know which dose you receive.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have jaw joint pain or discomfort, especially when opening or closing your mouth.
- You hear or feel a clicking sound in your jaw joint.
- You have some trouble opening your mouth fully or feel limited movement.
- You are at least 18 years old and can attend follow-up visits.
- You do not have a fixed jaw (locked completely open or closed) and have not had surgery on that 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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