See if low-level laser therapy adds benefit to an occlusal splint for TMD pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study compares occlusal splint therapy alone versus occlusal splint therapy plus low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in adults with chronic TMD and pain. It uses electromyography to measure jaw muscle activity before and after treatment to understand the physiological effects. Participants have chronic TMD symptoms such as pain, muscle spasms, and chewing difficulties, and bruxism is allowed; several exclusion criteria aim to reduce confounding factors. The study is conducted at Future University in Egypt, with outcomes focusing on pain, function, and muscle activity changes. Prior evidence on splints and LLLT in TMD is mixed, making this trial a targeted evaluation of a combined approach.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who had a Diagnosis of TMD, with chronic pain, muscle spasms, myofascial pain syndrome lasts at least 3 months, and challenges while chewing
* Patients who have Bruxism

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a history of trauma, fracture, or surgery involving the temporomandibular joint.
* Presence of systemic or neuromuscular diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, Parkinson's disease).
* Ongoing orthodontic treatment or recent prosthodontic rehabilitation affecting occlusion.
* Use of analgesics, muscle relaxants, or anti-inflammatory drugs within two weeks before the study.
* Pregnant or lactating women.
* Poor compliance or inability to attend follow-up visits.

Where it's running

• Future University in Egypt (FUE)
  Cairo, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Salma Mohamed Ebrahim Ali Monsef, B.D.S.
• Email: Salma11monsef@gmail.com
• Phone: +201012569500

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.