Comparison of different treatments for pain and functional improvement in temporomandibular disorders.

Comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and combination of red & infrared LED light therapy in the management of temporomandibular disorders - A randomized clinical trial. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/04/108085

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-09

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures

Interventions

Intervention1: This study is to evaluate and compare effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and combination of red & infrared LED light therapy in treatme

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a. Individuals having TMJ pain or muscle tenderness. b. Using the research diagnostic criteria (RDC/TMD), following will be included, Group I a: Myofascial pain. Group I b: Myofascial pain with limited mouth opening. Group III a: Arthralgia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a. History of past and recent Trauma affecting TMJ, open facial wounds, metabolic and skin disorders. b. History of neurologic and psychiatric disorders. c. Metal implants in craniofacial region and pacemakers. d. History of vascular or neoplastic changes. e. History of any congenital abnormalities. f. History of known allergy to electrodes or adhesive tape used. g. History of regular intake of anxiolytics, anti-depressants, anti-convulsant and muscle relaxants. h. Subjects treated with these treatment modalities previously without any general improvement of their condition. i. According to RDC/TMD, Group II: disc displacements Group III b: Osteoarthritis Group III c. Osteoarthrosis

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
primary outcome is effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and combined red & infrared LED light. Outcomes will be analysed in terms of pain using visual analogue scale, functional improvement using helkimo dysfunctional clinical index and maximum mouth opening will be measured using vernier calliper.Timepoint: Outcome will be assessed at baseline and after every session.	—

Measure

Time frame

primary outcome is effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and combined red & infrared LED light. Outcomes will be analysed in terms of pain using visual analogue scale, functional improvement using helkimo dysfunctional clinical index and maximum mouth opening will be measured using vernier calliper.Timepoint: Outcome will be assessed at baseline and after every session.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Neha Pawara

SMBT dental college and hospital Ghulewadi Sangamner

drshital1987@gmail.com9028813698

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026