Sugar-water injection vs joint washing for jaw clicking
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for a common jaw joint problem: injecting a sugar-water solution into the joint versus a simple joint washing procedure (arthrocentesis). Both aim to reduce pain and improve jaw movement for people who haven't found relief from conservative therapy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with a jaw joint problem where the disc slips out of place (anterior disc displacement with reduction), causing pain and clicking.
- You have already tried conservative treatments (like physical therapy) for at least 3 months and they did not help.
- You do not have a jaw fracture, arthritis in the jaw joint, or other major joint disease.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
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