Health Condition 1: M95-M95- Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients diagnosed with Temporomandibular Disorder as per RDC OR TMD criteria .Pain duration of more than 3 months.Baseline pain intensity MORE THAN OR EQUAL TO 4 on a 10 cm Visual Analogue Scale
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient with history of trauma, surgery, or systemic inflammatory arthritis affecting the TMJ. 2. Contraindications to laser therapy (pregnancy, photosensitivity) or heat therapy (sensory deficits, skin infection). 3. Patients receiving corticosteroid injections or other invasive TMD treatments in the preceding 3 months. 4. Patients on muscle relaxants or anticoagulant therapy. 5. Patients with radiographic evidence of TMJ bony pathology.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| changes in pain, function, and quality-of-life scores using standardized scales. Data will be analyzed to determine treatment effectivenessTimepoint: Day 0, Week 2, Week 4 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes will assess patient satisfaction, treatment acceptability, and any adverse effects. Additional measures such as range of motion and symptom recurrence will also be recordedTimepoint: 4 week, 6 week, 8 week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
NITTE ( DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY)