Zinc for better Botox results in jaw muscles
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether taking zinc supplements can improve the effects of Botox injections for people with enlarged jaw muscles. If you have this condition and haven't had Botox in your jaw recently, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You have been diagnosed with enlarged or overactive jaw muscles (masseter hypertrophy or hyperactivity)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have not had Botox injections in your jaw muscles in the past year
- You do not have a muscle or nerve disorder, and you are not allergic to Botox or zinc
- You do not have a liver, kidney, or metabolic disease that affects zinc handling
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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