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New laser zaps TMJ pain in small trial

NCT ID NCT07624539

Symptom relief Sponsor: BTL Industries Ltd. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

31 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

22 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults seeking alleviation of pain in the treatment area * Age 22 years and older * Voluntarily signed an informed consent form * Subject is willing to comply with study instructions, to return to the clinic for the required visits * Willingness to adhere to and continue current pain management plan * Subjects willing and able to maintain their regular (pre-procedure) diet, exercise and therapy regimen without affecting significant change during study participation * Subject willing and able to abstain from partaking in any new treatments other than this study procedure to treat TMJ pain * Women of child-bearing potential\* are required to use birth control measures during the whole duration of the study \*Women of childbearing potential are defined as any female who has experienced menarche and who is NOT permanently sterile or postmenopausal. Postmenopausal is defined as 12 consecutive months with no menses without an alternative medical cause. Exclusion Criteria: * Major systemic diseases - e.g. uncontrolled Diabetes mellitus, systemic lupus erythematosus * Current pregnancy * Photosensitivity, medications affecting sensitivity to light * Tattoos or other higher pigmented regions in the treated area * Corticosteroids or injections of the treated area within the last 3 months, long-term corticosteroids use * Anticoagulant therapy, bleeding disorders * Hemorrhage in the treated area * Application over the thyroid or other endocrine glands * Application within 4 to 6 months after radiotherapy * Known or suspected malignancy, history of cancer or any type of malignancy * Febrile conditions, serious illness, chronic infection * Epilepsy * Sensory loss in the treatment area * Deep vein thrombosis

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

facial neuralgia Facial Pain temporomandibular joint disorder temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Facial pain Temporomandibular joint disorders Temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chandra Wellness Center

    Ocala, Florida, 34471, United States

  • McCreight Progressive Dentistry

    Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487, United States

  • The Dental Touch

    Leesburg, Florida, 34748, United States

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