Light treatment for jaw muscle pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special light treatment (photobiomodulation) can relieve facial pain caused by temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems. It may help reduce pain and improve jaw function.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must have been diagnosed with myofascial temporomandibular disorder (TMD) using the standard DC/TMD criteria.
- You must be able to read, write, and speak Portuguese, and give written consent.
- You cannot have autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or scleroderma.
- You cannot have had jaw joint surgery or jaw alignment surgery.
- You must not be taking pain medications (like ibuprofen or muscle relaxants) at the start of the study.
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