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Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Mouth Opening and Surface Electromyography in Temporomandibular Disorders
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2024-08-21
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
221 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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
Official Title
Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Mouth Opening and Surface Electromyography in Temporomandibular Disorders
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
Females less than 30 years of age, Diagnosed with unilateral myogenous TMD, Having complete permanent dentition Showing normal occlusion
You will not qualify if you...
Prior experience of Laser therapy, Systemic diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, diabetes… etc. History of trauma in the TMJ or cervical regions; Neurological disorders, Muscular diseases; Cervical pain; Bruxism, Pregnancy; Currently on medication (analgesic, anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxants or anti- depressants) Current use of dental prosthetics; Previous orthodontal treatments; or Fixed restorations affecting occlusal surfaces.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Faculty of Physical Therapy
Giza, Egypt, 11432
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
T
Tamer Shousha, Lecturer
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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