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Comparative Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Low Level Laser Therapy and Occlusal Splint in the Treatment of Muscular TMJ Disorders

Not Applicable
Conditions
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders.
Registration Number
IRCT20211020052823N1
Lead Sponsor
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

1. Patient’s age between 20 to 60 years old
2- Chronic Myofascial Pain Disorder for more than 3 months
3- Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Disorder (base on RDC/TMD)

Exclusion Criteria

Recent fracture of mandible bone
History of recent trauma to the face
Congenital disorder of jaws
History of treatment for TMD in the past month
Systemic disease of muscle
Fibromyalgia
History of Cancer
Cutaneous lesion in the site that apply laser and tens
Pregnancy
History of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
Psychological Disorder
Dental and Oral Disease
Wearing denture and Partial denture

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The effect of treatment on Muscular Pain Level. Timepoint: Measuring the Muscular Pain Level at the beginning of the trail, just after treatment, one month, and 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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