Chewing gum test may spot hidden jaw pain in Horton's disease
NCT ID NCT04010097
First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether chewing gum can help diagnose giant cell arteritis (Horton's disease), a condition where blood vessels become inflamed. Researchers asked 66 people to chew gum and checked if it caused jaw pain, which is a common symptom. The goal was to see if this simple test could improve diagnosis before starting treatment.
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Locations
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CH Avignon
Avignon, France
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CH St Antoine
Paris, France
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CH Valenciennes
Valenciennes, France
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CHU Limoges
Limoges, France
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CHU Tours
Tours, France
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CHU de Nantes
Nantes, France
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