Study of splint therapy and Botox for jaw muscle pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments—a dental splint and Botox injections into the jaw muscle (masseter)—to see which one better relaxes head and neck muscles in people with myofascial pain syndrome. It may help you if you have facial pain related to muscle tension.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome (muscle-related pain in the jaw or face).
- You have no missing teeth.
- You have not previously received treatment for a jaw joint problem (temporomandibular disorder).
- Your jaw pain is not caused by a joint problem (arthrogenic disorder).
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking blood thinners, and you have no bleeding disorders, muscle or nerve diseases, or recent facial cosmetic treatments.
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