Low Level Laser Therapy and Rocabado's Approach for Myogenic TMJ Disorders

Rocabado's 6x6 exercises are designed to improve muscular co-ordination, relax tense muscles, increase temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ROM, alter the jaw closure pattern and muscle strength. These exercises have been found to be beneficial in reducing pain and increasing masticatory muscle function, as well as restoring restricted joint mobility, muscle length limitation, and postural and functional limitations. In addition, low level laser therapy (LLLT) has been reported to reduce inflammation and pain in patients with TMJ dysfunction. Although that to the best of the authors' knowledge the combined effect of Rocabado's approach with LLLT has not been studied. So, the current study is the first double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial that investigating the effect of adding LLLT to Rocabado's approach for TMJ myogenic disorders.

NCT Number	NCT07026617
Lead Sponsor	Cairo University
Conditions	Myogenic Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Enrollment	42 participants
Start Date	2025-06-20
Primary Completion	2025-09-20 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-10-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-06-18