Laser light may ease jaw pain without drugs
NCT ID NCT07588841
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether low-level laser therapy can reduce pain and improve jaw function in people with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Researchers reviewed records of 100 patients who received laser treatment or followed a soft diet. The goal was to see if the laser offered extra relief beyond just eating soft foods.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Low-level laser therapy (GaAl-As diode laser, 940 nm)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option to ease jaw pain and improve chewing function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective study with no blinding or randomization. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be no better than a soft diet alone.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
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
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, Trabzon, 61000, Turkey (Türkiye)