Photobiomodulation Therapy for Symptom Management in Essential Palatal Myoclonus: Two Case Studies with Long-Term Follow-Up Two Cases: 7-Year/2-Month Follow-Up.

Photobiomodul Photomed Laser SurgJul 2, 2026 (epub)

Manaf T Agha, Eddie Basson, Pavel Polenik et al.

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Case in brief

Two patients with essential palatal myoclonus (PM) underwent photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) after conventional treatments failed. The first patient, a 26-year-old female, experienced a significant reduction in contraction frequency from 2.5 Hz to 0.11 Hz over 20 sessions, with sustained improvement in swallowing and sleep over 7 years. The second patient, a 28-year-old male, showed a decrease from 3 Hz to 0.3 Hz within 60 days, with notable functional improvement.

Diagnostic / clinical pearl

Photobiomodulation therapy may provide a noninvasive and effective treatment option for essential palatal myoclonus, particularly in cases unresponsive to conventional therapies.

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PubMed · PMID 42392993

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