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Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is the most common and severe type of neuropathic pain disorder affecting the orofacial region. It is characterized by sudden, intense, episodic attacks of pain in the distribution of trigeminal nerve, usually unilateral. The condition severely impairs patient's quality of life. TN represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge, pharmacological therapy remains the first-line management, and many patients experience reduced drug tolerance or significant side effects over time. Surgical options are considered for refractory cases but are invasive and carry risks such as infection, nerve damage, and recurrence of symptoms. In recent years, laser based therapies have gained attention as safe, non-invasive alternatives. Low level laser therapy (LLLT) promotes photo-biomodulation and nerve repair without thermal damage, while high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) can achieve deeper penetration and direct neuromodulation. However, comparative evidence regarding their efficacy in TN is still limited. Aim: The present study aims to evaluate and compare the effect of High intensity laser therapy and low level laser therapy in reducing pain intensity and improving quality of life in patients with trigeminal neuralgia.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nd-YAG Laser | Experimental |
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| Diode laser | Experimental |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| 1064 nm Nd-YAG Laser | Other | This group will receive twelve sessions of High-intensity laser therapy (HILT) using using 1064nm Nd:YAG laser in Piano mode using a Fotona LightWalker® , with three session per week |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in pain scores | Subjective Pain score as measured by Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) [26] . Pain will be measured at baseline and at weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 12 | up to 12 weeks |
| Change in quality of life | it will be assessed using OHIP-14 questionnaire at baseline, and 4, 8, 12 weeks. | up to 12 weeks |
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Ekhlas Abdalrahman, BDS | Contact | 00249110934300 | ekhlas.babiker44@gmail.com |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Outpatient Clinic of Oral medicine Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt | Alexandria | Egypt |
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| ID | Term |
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| D014277 | Trigeminal Neuralgia |
| ID | Term |
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| D020433 | Trigeminal Nerve Diseases |
| D005156 | Facial Neuralgia |
| D005155 | Facial Nerve Diseases |
| D009059 | Mouth Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D053844 | Lasers, Solid-State |
| D054023 | Lasers, Semiconductor |
| ID | Term |
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| D007834 | Lasers |
| D055096 | Optical Devices |
| D004864 | Equipment and Supplies |
| D055618 | Radiation Equipment and Supplies |
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| 940 nm Diode laser | Other | This group will recive twelve sessions of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) using (940 nm Diode laser epicX manfactured by Biolase. The deep tissue handpice (30 mm diameter) will be used, with three session per week |
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| D009057 |
| Stomatognathic Diseases |
| D003389 | Cranial Nerve Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |