Botox for jaw muscle pain from TMD
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether Botox injections can reduce jaw and face muscle pain in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). It is for those who have had moderate to severe pain for at least 3 months and have not received Botox recently.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with muscle pain in your jaw or face (myalgia or myofascial pain).
- Your average pain level is at least 3 out of 10 for more than 3 months.
- You have not had Botox treatments in the last year.
- You do not have fibromyalgia or other conditions that cause widespread pain.
- You are not pregnant and, if applicable, use effective birth control.
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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