Comparing laser light therapies for chronic jaw muscle pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests three different wavelengths of low-level laser (light) therapy to see which one works best for chronic muscle-related jaw pain. If you have had jaw pain for more than 3 months and haven't found relief from other treatments, this study may offer a new option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had jaw or face pain for more than 3 months, and it gets worse when you open your mouth, chew, or clench.
- Your usual pain level is at least 4 out of 10 (moderate or worse).
- You have not responded to standard treatments such as medications, physiotherapy, or splints.
- You do not have conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, fibromyalgia, or a neurological disease.
- You have not taken pain medications, antidepressants, or blood thinners in the last 2 weeks.
- You have not had braces, splints, major dental work, laser therapy, TENS, or Botox for your jaw in the last 6 months.
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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