Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Mouth Opening and Surface Electromyography in Temporomandibular Disorders

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Conditions studied: Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome, Pain, Face

In brief

This is a one year followup study that aims to assess the efficacy of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on pain, mouth opening and masticatory muscle activity in cases of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) as compared to soft occlusive splints.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04831346

Run by

Cairo University

People needed

100

Starts

2020-11-01

Expected to finish

2025-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2024-08-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 30. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Females less than 30 years of age, Diagnosed with unilateral myogenous TMD, Having complete permanent dentition Showing normal occlusion

You may not qualify if…

• Prior experience of Laser therapy, Systemic diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, diabetes… etc. History of trauma in the TMJ or cervical regions; Neurological disorders, Muscular diseases; Cervical pain; Bruxism, Pregnancy; Currently on medication (analgesic, anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxants or anti- depressants) Current use of dental prosthetics; Previous orthodontal treatments; or Fixed restorations affecting occlusal surfaces.

Where it is running

• Faculty of Physical Therapy — Giza, Egypt (enrolling)

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