Comparison of two different treatments in patients with jaw disorders

Comparison of thermotherapy and low power laser treatment in patients with (TMD)Temporo mandibular joint disorder

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20201124049483N1

Enrollment

Registered

2020-11-27

Start date

2020-11-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-11-30

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Conditions

Temporomandibular joint disorder. Temporomandibular joint disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Laser group: Laser treatment will be performed through a low-power laser device available in Imam Reza Hospital in Tabriz. The patient will be treated for 12 sessio

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People with myogenic orofascial pain Restrict mouth opening Aratralgic Difficulty chewing Patients with pain in the masticatory and joint muscles

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Abnormal skeletal occlusions (class II and class III occlusion) Systemic disorders that affect the temporomandibular joint Patients who have received analgesic or anti-stress medications in the past two weeks Teeth suspected of pulpitis Children Pregnant and lactating women Patients with epilepsy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The amount of pain. Timepoint: Before and after the study. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;The amount of mouth opening. Timepoint: Before and after the study. Method of measurement: 10 cm ruler calibrated in millimeters.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactReza Khorshidi

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

dr_khorshidi@yahoo.com+98 41 3335 7314

Outcome results

None listed

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