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Clinical and Electromyographic Assessment of Occlusal Splint Therapy

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 60 YearsAllFuture University in Egypt
NCT07878247 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) cause pain and dysfunction in the masticatory system, often managed with occlusal splint therapy. However, splint therapy alone may yield inconsistent results. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been proposed as an adjunctive treatment to enhance pain relief and muscle function through photo biomodulation. Evidence comparing the efficacy of splint therapy alone versus its combination with LLLT remains limited. This study aims to evaluate, clinically and electromyographically. The evidence for occlusal splints is mixed: some systematic reviews report possible short-term benefits for muscle pain but overall the evidence is inconclusive and of variable quality. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been studied for TMD and orofacial pain with several systematic reviews and meta-analyses showing potential analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, though study

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who had a Diagnosis of TMD, with chronic pain, muscle spasms, myofascial pain syndrome lasts at least 3 months, and challenges while chewing * Patients who have Bruxism Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of trauma, fracture, or surgery involving the temporomandibular joint. * Presence of systemic or neuromuscular diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, Parkinson's disease). * Ongoing orthodontic treatment or recent prosthodontic rehabilitation affecting occlusion. * Use of analgesics, muscle relaxants, or anti-inflammatory drugs within two weeks before the study. * Pregnant or lactating women. * Poor compliance or inability to attend follow-up visits.
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What it tests

  • Low Level Laser Therapy
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Where

1 site
Future University in Egypt (FUE)
Cairo, Egypt
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