Joint washout vs botox injections for jaw joint pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two procedures to relieve jaw joint pain and improve function: a joint washout (arthrocentesis) and botox injections. It's for people with long-term jaw joint problems that haven't improved with other treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed jaw joint (TMJ) disorder that has lasted at least 3 months.
- You are 18 years or older.
- Standard treatments like splints or physical therapy haven't helped you enough.
- You have not had jaw joint surgery before.
- You do not have other joint diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis.
- You are not pregnant and do not have allergies to botox, and you are not taking certain medications like muscle relaxants or steroids.
- You can attend follow-up visits and provide written consent.
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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