Comparing two muscle relaxants for bruxism pain
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two muscle relaxant medications—chlorzoxazone and orphenadrine citrate—to see which works better for relieving pain caused by teeth grinding or jaw clenching (bruxism). If you have jaw or face pain and no other major health issues, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 16 years old or older.
- You have pain in your face, jaw, or mouth area related to bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching).
- You do not have any long-term health condition like diabetes, heart disease, or liver problems.
- You have not had any injuries to your face or head recently.
- You have not taken any pain relievers (like ibuprofen or Tylenol) in the past 2 weeks.
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