Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Effect of High-intensity Laser Therapy on Patients With Myogenic Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Lead Sponsor:

Cairo University

Conditions:

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-45 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of high-intensity laser therapy on the temporalis and masseter muscles activity in patients with myogenic temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

Detailed Description

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) is one of the problems that affect the quality of lifestyle through the presence of pain around the joint radiated in the face, neck, or shoulders muscles and...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients from both gender with unilateral myogenic temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) with trismus diagnosed and referred from maxillofacial specialist.
  • Aged between 20 to 45 years old .
  • Visual analogue scale (VAS) score \>3 for unilateral myogenic pain of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
  • Pain lasting at least 3 months.
  • Patients were diagnosed as unilateral myogenic pain.

Exclusion

  • Previous TMJ surgery.
  • History of jaw dislocation.
  • History of jaw fracture.
  • Previous therapy with occlusal splint.
  • Concomitant therapy of bruxism.
  • Presence of removable oral prosthesis.
  • Metal implants in the skull.
  • Presence of hearing aids.
  • Malignancy.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Diabetic patients.
  • Hypertensive patients.
  • Systemic rheumatologic disease
  • Systemic infection.
  • Inserted cardiac pacemaker.
  • Presence of coagulation disorders.
  • Trigeminal neuritis.
  • Cognitive dysfunction.
  • Bilateral TMD.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 12 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 20 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06495788

Start Date

July 12 2024

End Date

December 20 2024

Last Update

July 11 2024

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