Fat or platelet injections for jaw joint clicking and pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two minimally invasive injection treatments for a common jaw joint problem that causes clicking, pain, or limited mouth opening. One uses your own fat cells and the other uses platelets from your blood to help the joint heal and improve movement.
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Who can take part
- You have jaw joint pain, clicking, or limited mouth opening, confirmed by an MRI.
- You have not been diagnosed with a blood disorder or a nerve/muscle condition.
- You have no history of cancer in the head or neck.
- You do not have a connective tissue disease (like lupus or scleroderma).
- You do not have a pacemaker or any metal implant in your body.
- You are able to have a small fat harvest (like from your belly or thigh).
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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