Investigating the effect of laser acupuncture on the quality of life of patients with temporomandibular disorders

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: temporomandibular disorders.; Temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified; M26.60

• Registration Number: IRCT20230812059121N1
• Lead Sponsor: Semnan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 16 October 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with a history of pain with VAS=4 in masticatory muscles and/or temporomandibular joint during jaw movements or function (TMD muscle disorders (Class Ia, Ib) or anterior displacement of the disc with or without return (Class IIa, IIb) or arthralgia ( Class IIIa) based on (RDC/TMD)
Limitations in jaw movements (mouth opening < 40 mm or side movements < 8 mm)
Jaw sound while opening and closing the mouth
Deviation during opening and closing the mouth

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with a history of acute trauma
Patients who have been treated for temporomandibular joint disorders in the last month
Any pain with other origins such as decayed teeth, impacted teeth, other pathological lesions or neurological disorders in the head and neck area
People with congenital and neoplastic diseases in the TMJ range
People with joint diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis or suffering from hypermobility syndrome
Uncontrolled systemic problems with disability (ASA II or higher) including diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney disease, epilepsy and people with cerebrovascular problems
People with bleeding diseases or users of anticoagulants
Users of corticosteroid drugs
Cardiac patients or those with a pacemaker
Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers
Patients with psychiatric disorders such as severe depression and psychosis
Patients with any severe orthognathic deformities
Patients with posterior edentulousness

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quality of life. Timepoint: The beginning and end of the study and One month after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: questionnaire.;Maximum mouth opening. Timepoint: The beginning and end of the study and One month after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: Ruler with millimeter division.;Pain. Timepoint: The beginning and end of the study and One month after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.