Light therapy for jaw muscle pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if a special light treatment (photobiomodulation) can reduce pain from myofascial temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a condition that causes jaw muscle pain. It aims to help people who have ongoing jaw discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You have myofascial TMD (jaw muscle pain) diagnosed by a dentist or doctor using the DC/TMD criteria
- You are 18 years old or older
- You can speak, read, and write in Portuguese to give consent
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are not taking pain medications like ibuprofen, muscle relaxants, or steroids now
- You have not had jaw surgery or head/neck cancer treatment in the past 2 years
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