Sugar water injection vs. jaw washing for jaw clicking and pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Ear, nose & throat, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a simple injection of sugar water (dextrose 5%) into the jaw joint helps more than a standard jaw-washing procedure (arthrocentesis) for people whose jaw disc slips out of place (anterior disc displacement) and who haven't improved with physical therapy.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with a jaw disc that slips out of place when you open and close your mouth, causing pain and clicking.
- You have limited mouth opening and painful clicking in your jaw joint.
- You tried physical therapy for at least 3 months, but it did not help.
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You can attend follow-up visits to check how you are doing.
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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