Status:
COMPLETED
Analgesic Effects of LED Light on Temporomandibular Disorders.
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo
Collaborating Sponsors:
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
Conditions:
Temporomandibular Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Low intensity laser therapy (LILT) has been widely applied in pain relief in several clinical situations. With the advent of new LED-based (light emitting diode) light sources, the need of further cli...
Detailed Description
Aims: Low intensity laser therapy (LILT) has been widely applied in pain relief in several clinical situations. With the advent of new LED-based (light emitting diode)light sources, the need of furthe...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Thirty patients (from 18 to 50 years old) presenting signs and symptoms of TMD were selected to participate in the study. The patients received care at a private dental office in Ribeirao Preto, São Paulo, Brazil (NILO- Integrated Center for Laser in Dentistry). The patients´ age ranged from 18 to 40 years old, being 08 male and 22 female. The signs and symptoms evaluated by a trained professional were as follow: pain during palpation in the TMJ area, pain on associated muscles (masseter and temporal), and limited or painful jaw movement with impaired oral aperture.
Exclusion
- The exclusion criteria were patients whom where currently under orthodontic and/or orthopedic treatment, degenerative joint disease, patients who were under systemic medication with anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesic treatment, muscle relaxant and corticosteroids.
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Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01873937
Start Date
April 1 2009
End Date
December 1 2009
Last Update
July 15 2013
Active Locations (1)
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NILO- Integrated Center for Laser in Dentistry
Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil