RecruitingNot Applicable

Internal Photobiomodulation For Management Of Temporomandibular Joint Internal Derangement

Egypt50 participantsStarted 2024-12-25

Plain-language summary

Aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of internal versus external photobiomodulation (PBM) in the management of patients with TMJ internal derangements (TMJ-ID).

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Painful click at temporomandibular joint (TMJ) area. * Pain at the lateral pterygoid muscle. * Presence of full or nearly full complement of natural teeth with acceptable occlusion Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have radiographic evidence of degenerative conditions of TMJ. * Patients under current dental or physical therapy that could affect TMD. * History of recent trauma. * The presence of systemic diseases (i.e. rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis). * Pregnant and lactating females. * Presence of open bite.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pain level assessment using Visual Analogue Scale

Timeframe: after one month from the last laser session

Oral health-related quality of life using OHIP-TMD

Timeframe: after one month from the last laser session

Maximum mouth opening evaluation using the Miller index

Timeframe: after one month from the last laser session

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06763419

SponsorNourhan M.Aly

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-28

Contact for this trial

Mariam Bahgat, PhD

+20 12 22882107 mariam.amin@alexu.edu.eg

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Pain level assessment using Visual Analogue Scale

Timeframe: after one month from the last laser session

Oral health-related quality of life using OHIP-TMD

Timeframe: after one month from the last laser session

Maximum mouth opening evaluation using the Miller index

Timeframe: after one month from the last laser session