Status:
UNKNOWN
Low-level Laser Therapy on Temporomandibular Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
University of Nove de Julho
Collaborating Sponsors:
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior.
Conditions:
Temporomandibular Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
15-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of low-level laser on pain, occlusal contacts, mandibular movements and electromyography activity in the masseter and temporal muscles in adolescents ...
Detailed Description
A randomized, controlled, double-blind, clinical trial will be carried out. Adolescents aged 15 to 18 years will answer the questionnaire of the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Diso...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Individuals aged 15 to 18 years with diagnosis of TMD and a signed statement of informed consent will be included in the study.
Exclusion
- Individuals with dentofacial anomalies, incomplete permanent dentition to the 2nd molar, currently undergoing orthodontic or orthopedic treatment of the jaws, currently undergoing psychological treatment or physical therapy and making use of a muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory agent or bite plate will be excluded from the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
75 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01846000
Start Date
February 1 2013
End Date
December 1 2013
Last Update
May 3 2013
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Universidade Nove de Julho - Vergueiro
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 01504-001