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Efficacy of Acupuncture and Low-Level Laser in Temporomandibular Disorders

NCT04819048 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 96

Last updated 2021-03-26

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) , a musculoskeletal condition , includes a series of clinical problems involving the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the masticatory muscles, and related structures.This study evaluates the efficacy of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine in the treatment of TMD.

Conditions

  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Interventions

DEVICE

Low-Level Laser Therapy+acupuncture

The experimental group will be firstly irradiated by the GaAlAs infrared laser (CDHC,Denlase 980/7 Diode Laser Therapy System,China), with an output of 500 mW, emitting radiation wavelength of 980 nm, spot size 0.2cm2 ,15J/point, in a continuous mode .The therapeutic LLLT application is achieved through direct contact of the probe on the skin. The needles using are disposable, sterile, individually packed, and made of stainless steel (Hua Tuo; Suzhou Medical Supplies Factory Co, Ltd,Suzhou, China), in sizes 0.25 mm ×40 mm.Asepsis of the skin will be performed with cotton wool and 75% alcohol.

DEVICE

Low-Level Laser Therapy

The experimental group will be firstly irradiated by the GaAlAs infrared laser (CDHC,Denlase 980/7 Diode Laser Therapy System,China), with an output of 500 mW, emitting radiation wavelength of 980 nm, spot size 0.2cm2 ,15J/point, in a continuous mode .The therapeutic LLLT application is achieved through direct contact of the probe on the skin.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Beijing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-04-01
Primary Completion
2022-08-31
Completion
2022-12-31

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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