Laser or ultrasound: which eases jaw pain better?

NCT ID NCT07378462

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two non-drug treatments—low-level laser therapy and ultrasound therapy—for reducing pain and improving mouth opening in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Forty-six patients received five sessions over two weeks. Pain was measured with a standard scale, and mouth opening was measured with a ruler. The goal is to see which therapy works better for this common jaw condition.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If this trial shows one therapy is more effective, it could point toward a better non-drug option for managing jaw pain and improving mouth opening.
What could go wrong: This is a small, retrospective study with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both treatments are conservative and low-risk, but the study cannot prove long-term benefits.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS (TMD) are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

temporomandibular joint disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS (TMD) TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Dharān, Koshi, 56700, Nepal

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.