Light therapy could soothe your aching jaw
NCT ID NCT07626164
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether shining specific light wavelengths (635, 940, or 1064 nm) on the jaw muscles can reduce pain and improve jaw function in people with chronic jaw muscle disorder (TMD). About 45 adults with moderate-to-severe jaw pain lasting over 3 months will receive several light therapy sessions. The goal is to find which wavelength works best for pain relief and daily activities.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 45 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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20 to 50 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients suffering from chronic myogenic TMD based on diagnostic criteria for diagnosis of temporomandibular joint disorders (DC/TMD) criteria. (pain increases with jaw opening, chewing, or clenching). * Patients suffering of unilateral or bilateral chronic pain (\> 3 months' duration) related to masseter and temporalis muscles(30). * Patients suffering of moderate-to-severe pain intensity ≥ 4 on a 0-10 VAS * Patients that have not responded to conservative modes of treatment during the study and up to 3 months after last intervention. (medications, physiotherapy, splints). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients suffering from chronic systematic conditions that alter pain sensitivity; neurological diseases, pain of dental origin, pregnancy or lactation, high blood pressure, diabetes milletus, rheumatic inflammatory disease, fibromyalgia, obstructive sleep apnea, and restrictions for the use of laser (pacemakers). * Participants on medications that affect pain sensitivity and perception during the last 2 weeks: anticoagulants, analgesics, or antidepressants. * History of surgery, arthropathy (joint disorders), facial trauma, malignant tumors or fractures in the orofacial region, neuropsychological or hormonal problems * Treatments: orthodontics, splints, major occlusal rehabilitation, prosthodontic therapy, previous PBM, TENS therapy, or botox for TMD in the last 6 months.
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Locations
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Outpatient Clinic of Oral medicine Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt
Alexandria, Egypt
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