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Effect of Light Therapy on Pain Relief in Patients with Jaw Joint Disorders

Effect of photomodulation therapy on the palliative care Of Temporomandibular Disorder: A randomized control trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/104422
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-02-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M249- Joint derangement, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Photomodulation therapy (low level laser therapy): The noninvasive nature of photomodulation therapy (PMT) and its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative properties make it a vi

Sponsors

Dr Hima John V
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults of all ages will be included, both males and females, regardless of race or social class.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Congenital problems with involvement of the TMJ and/or orofacial and cervical skull region; Neoplastic conditions; History of recent trauma at the orofacial/cervical skull region; Use of any type of TMD treatment appliances; functional orthopedic appliances Debilitating conditions A tooth in severely precarious conditions, such as severe periodontitis and/or indication for endodontic treatment; Rheumatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosis, inflammatory bowel disease. Pregnant women; Dermatological diseases in the region where irradiation will be performed

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the pain palliation by using Photomodulation Therapy (PMT) for management of TMD. To evaluate if there is reduction in inflammatory biomarkers after PMT therapy. To know the duration of palliation using PMT. Timepoint: 1 month and 6 months after intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To assess if there is reduction in joint noises like clicking/crackling. To know whether the quality of life has improved post PM therapy. Evaluate the effect of PMT on the patients perception of sleep quality. Timepoint: at 6 months after trial

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Hima John V

Annoor Dental College and Hospital

himajohn@annoordentalcollege.org9035490069

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026