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

NCT04831346 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2024-08-21

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Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
  • Pain, Face

Interventions

OTHER

Low level laser

940 nm wavelength with 0.2 W output power and 2 J energy applied for 10 seconds with an energy density of 2.5 J/cm2.

DEVICE

Soft occlusive splint

A vacuum-formed soft occlusal splint made from a 2-mm-thick elastic rubber sheets. Participants are instructed to always wear the splint except during mealtimes and oral hygiene.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Tamer Shousha · Lecturer

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-11-01
Primary Completion
2024-12-01
Completion
2025-02-01

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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