Efficacy of Red and Infrared Lasers in Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorders
- Registration Number
- NCT01659840
- Lead Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
- Brief Summary
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
- Detailed Description
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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 116
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method pain points of muscle and articulation 180 days
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Quality of life 180 days
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Periodontics Clinic, Department of Dentistry
🇧🇷Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Periodontics Clinic, Department of Dentistry🇧🇷Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil