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NCT Number: NCT01659840

Efficacy of Red and Infrared Lasers in Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders

The study hypothesis was that the red (600nm) and infrared (800nm) laser therapy have the same efficacy in relieving pain and improving the quality of life of TMD patients

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Key information

Conditions

Temporomandibular Disorders Craniomandibular Disorders Facial Pain Jaw Diseases Joint Diseases Mandibular Diseases Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Stomatognathic Diseases Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Periodontics Clinic, Department of Dentistry

Diamantina, Minas Gerais, 39100000, Brazil

About this study

The aim of the present study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy of red (600nm) and infrared (800nm) laser therapy in relieving pain and improving the quality of life of TMD patients.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • systemic health;
  • Temporomandibular Disorder diagnosed by the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders questionnaire (RDC);
  • pain score ≥ 5 on palpation according to a visual and numerical scale (VNS)

Exclusion criteria

  • participants who made frequent use of analgesics, NSAIDs and antidepressants;
  • patients with previously undergone TMD treatment, or suffered facial trauma

Treatment and study plan

Red laser

Radiation

On the pain points of muscle, laser was applied (8J/cm ²) with an interval of 48 hours between applications. In the joints with sensitivity, a dose of 4J/cm2 laser was applied with an interval of 48 hours between applications.

Infrared laser

Radiation

On the pain points of muscle, laser was applied (8J/cm ²) with an interval of 48 hours between applications. In the joints with sensitivity, a dose of 4J/cm2 laser was applied with an interval of 48 hours between applications.

Primary outcomes

  1. pain points of muscle and articulation

    Time frame: 180 days

Secondary outcomes

  1. Quality of life

    Time frame: 180 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Federal University of São Paulo

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Efficacy of Red and Infrared Lasers in Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders - A Double-blind, Randomized, Parallel Clinical Trial

Acronym: TMD

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Aug 8, 2012
Registry last updated
Aug 8, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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