Laser therapy for early-stage jaw joint pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether laser therapy can help relieve pain and improve movement in the jaw muscle that helps you chew. If you have early-stage jaw joint problems, this treatment might reduce your pain without needing surgery or other strong treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 16 and 50 years old.
- You have no health conditions that affect your jaw joint (like certain autoimmune diseases).
- You have been diagnosed with early-stage temporomandibular disorders (Wilke's stage I or II), which means mild to moderate jaw joint problems.
- You have not had surgery on your jaw or a facial fracture before.
- You are not currently using other treatments for your jaw, like splints, medications, or surgery.
- You are willing to attend all the therapy sessions and follow-up visits.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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