Laser therapy for jaw muscle pain management
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two types of laser treatment to help people with chronic jaw muscle pain (myofascial pain). Researchers want to see which laser approach works better at reducing pain and improving jaw function.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with myofascial temporomandibular disorder (chronic jaw muscle pain) confirmed by clinical examination
- Pain located in the masseter muscles (large chewing muscles on the sides of your jaw)
- Pain has lasted at least 3 months and rates 6 or higher on a 0–10 pain scale
- No previous laser therapy in the past 3 months
- No previous treatment for jaw pain in the past year (including injections, physical therapy, or other treatments)
- No history of fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, neck surgery, or neck trauma in the past year
Quick eligibility check
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