New MRI scan could spot jaw pain more accurately
NCT ID NCT06892041
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a special MRI technique to see if it can tell the difference between normal and painful jaw muscles in people with masticatory myofascial pain syndrome. Researchers will scan the jaw muscles of 90 adults and compare the results. The goal is to find a better way to diagnose this common pain condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a more accurate, non-invasive way to diagnose jaw muscle pain, helping doctors choose better treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early study focused on diagnosis, not treatment. The new MRI method may not prove accurate enough, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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New York University
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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Weill Cornell Medicine
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10065, United States