Using light therapy to treat jaw joint issues

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 study aims to compare the effectiveness of internal and external photobiomodulation (PBM) therapies in managing patients with temporomandibular joint internal derangements (TMJ-ID). Participants will receive either internal or external low-level laser therapy to assess pain relief and functional improvement. The study focuses on individuals experiencing painful clicking in the TMJ area and pain in the lateral pterygoid muscle, while excluding those with certain dental or systemic conditions. The goal is to determine which method provides better outcomes for patients suffering from TMJ disorders.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Painful click at temporomandibular joint (TMJ) area.
* Pain at the lateral pterygoid muscle.
* Presence of full or nearly full complement of natural teeth with acceptable occlusion

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who have radiographic evidence of degenerative conditions of TMJ.
* Patients under current dental or physical therapy that could affect TMD.
* History of recent trauma.
* The presence of systemic diseases (i.e. rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis).
* Pregnant and lactating females.
* Presence of open bite.

Where it's running

• Faculty of Dentistry
  Alexandria, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Nermeen Rady, PhD — Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt
• Study coordinator: Mariam Bahgat, PhD
• Email: mariam.amin@alexu.edu.eg
• Phone: +20 12 22882107

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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.