New laser zaps TMJ pain in small trial
NCT ID NCT07624539
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested a laser device (BTL-043) on 31 adults with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. Participants received four 20-minute laser sessions over a few weeks. Researchers measured pain levels, jaw movement, and daily function at 1 and 3 months after treatment to see if the device safely reduces pain and improves quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- BTL-043 laser device (Class IV laser at 1064 nm)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option for easing TMJ pain and improving jaw function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 31 participants and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and long-term benefits are unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chandra Wellness Center
Ocala, Florida, 34471, United States
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McCreight Progressive Dentistry
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487, United States
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The Dental Touch
Leesburg, Florida, 34748, United States
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