Botox for Jaw Pain
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn which magnetic resonance images are best able to assess and predict if a participant with masticatory myofascial pain syndrome will benefit from Botox injections, as compared to placebo (saline, salt water).
The main questions the study aims to answer are:
* Will diffusion MR images will be best able to assess and predict if a participant with masticatory myofascial pain syndrome will benefit from Botox injections?
* Will Botox injections reduce masticatory myofascial pain and improve jaw function?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Gwendolyn Reeve, D.M.D., FACS
Principal Investigator
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults with jaw muscle pain caused by masticatory myofascial pain syndrome. People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have certain medical conditions may not be able to join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Onabotulinumtoxin A
Trial Overview
The study compares Botox (OnabotulinumtoxinA) injections versus placebo (salt water) in people with jaw muscle pain. MRI scans will be used to see which images best predict improvement from treatment.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Lead Sponsor
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Collaborator
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