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Evaluation of effect of laser on TMJ fracture

Double blind randomized clinical trial of therapeutic effect of low level laser therapy on acute pain and mouth openning after closed redution of condylar fracture.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200520047519N1
Enrollment
40
Registered
2020-06-09
Start date
2020-06-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-06-15

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

Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint Fracture. Unspecified fracture of facial bones, initial encounter for closed fracture

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Gallium–Aluminum–Arsenide laser, 808nm, 3J/cm3, 20 s sessions of laser therapy will be performed while the probe tip has aproximately 2mm distance from skin surfac

Sponsors

Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Trauma patients whith TMJ fracture that need cosed reduction(archbar and maxillomandibular fixation).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subcondylar fractures that need Open Reduction and Internal Fracture(ORIF) Pathologic fractures Patient who cannot complete follow-up sessions Patient with craniafacial deformity Pregnant woman Patien that aren't bale to fill in questionnaire Patients who suffer from major associated traumatic injuries or systemic conditions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Acute postoperative pain in a patient who have undergone a close reduction of temporomandibular joint fracture. Timepoint: VAS will be recorded 24, 48 and 72 hours after surgery. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue scale.;Degree of mouth opening. Timepoint: 7 days after surgery. Method of measurement: ruller.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactArash Bahari Bandari

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

arash.bahari@gmail.com+98 34 3223 5011

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 13, 2026