Jaw muscle injection for pain relief
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a combination of two medicines (triamcinolone and lidocaine) injected into the jaw muscle (masseter) helps reduce jaw pain better than a placebo. It's a randomized trial, meaning participants are assigned by chance to get the active injection or a dummy injection.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You can be male or female.
- You must be willing to follow the study instructions.
- You cannot be taking any pain relievers or muscle-affecting medications during the trial.
- You should not be pregnant or planning pregnancy.
- You should not have bleeding disorders or other medical conditions that could complicate the procedure.
- You cannot be receiving physical therapy or wearing a splint during the study.
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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