Effect of laser and drugs on temporomandibular joint disorders

Comparation Evaluation of effect of low-level laser therapy and drug on temporomandibular joint disorders

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20161107030761N3

Enrollment

Registered

2018-02-08

Start date

2017-09-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-03-26

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Conditions

Temporomandibular joint disorders. Temporomandibular joint disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Laser group: After first visit, 4 points around the joint will be radiated by a diode laser fo 40 seconds and this treatment will go on fo 4 weeks(3 time a week) . Intervention 2: Trea

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

15 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 15 to 45 years old Pain of temporomandibular joint region Limit of oral maximum opening Limit of mandible lateral movement Clicking

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Systemic disease History of trauma or surgery in temporomandibular joint region No patient cooperation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Mean pain score. Timepoint: first visit, one week later, two weeks later and four weeks later. Method of measurement: Using visual analog scale.;Clicking. Timepoint: first visit, one week later, two weeks later and four weeks later. Method of measurement: Using Stethoscope while opening of the mouth.;Limit of mouth opening. Timepoint: first visit, one week later, two weeks later and four weeks later. Method of measurement: Measuring of maximum mouth opening by ruler.;Touch sensitivity. Timepoint: first visit, one week later, two weeks later and four weeks later. Method of measurement: By touch of maseter and temporalis muscles and temporomandibular joint.	—

Measure

Time frame

Mean pain score. Timepoint: first visit, one week later, two weeks later and four weeks later. Method of measurement: Using visual analog scale.;Clicking. Timepoint: first visit, one week later, two weeks later and four weeks later. Method of measurement: Using Stethoscope while opening of the mouth.;Limit of mouth opening. Timepoint: first visit, one week later, two weeks later and four weeks later. Method of measurement: Measuring of maximum mouth opening by ruler.;Touch sensitivity. Timepoint: first visit, one week later, two weeks later and four weeks later. Method of measurement: By touch of maseter and temporalis muscles and temporomandibular joint.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNiloufar Ghodousi

Zahedan university of medical sciences

Niloofar.qodoosi@gmail.com+98 54 3329 5715

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026