Orofacial Pain, Tension-Type Headache
Conditions
Keywords
orofacial pain, Tension-Type Headache, photobiomodulation
Brief summary
This project aims to validate a dosimetry model for photobiomodulation treatment in patients with orofacial pain and tension-type headache symptoms. The study will involve 240 participants divided into four age groups. Different treatment approaches will be applied, including local photobiomodulation and systemic laser therapy. Various physiological measurements will be taken before, during, and after the treatments, including skin type, weight, height, blood pressure, and heart rate. Additionally, data from questionnaires on pain and headache symptoms will be analyzed. Monte Carlo simulation will be employed to validate the model based on these measurements and light transmission. The research addresses the need for effective pain management strategies in cases where medication-based treatments may have unwanted side effects.
Interventions
RADIATIONPhotobiomodulation
660 nm and 100 mW, directing the light beam towards the radial artery region, for 10 minutes per session.
Sponsors
University of Nove de Julho
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
7 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Individuals of both sexes, between 7 and 65 years of age
Exclusion criteria
Participants with the following characteristics will be excluded: Pregnant individuals Individuals with arrhythmia Individuals with Thrombocytopenia Individuals with Sickle Cell Anemia Individuals with a pacemaker Individuals with alterations in coagulation factors
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Headache and orofacial pain | two weeks | Headache and orofacial pain assessed using the Visual Analog Scale from zero to 10. |
Outcome results
None listed