Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on Pain Induced by Placement of Orthodontic Separators in Pediatric Patients

Withdrawn before enrolling · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Levels of Pain

In brief

The primary goal of the study is to determine if there is a difference in pain levels following the use of low level laser therapy versus placebo and control after placement of elastomeric orthodontic separators in pediatric patients. To test this, the investigators will assess the patient's pain levels immediately following separator placement and 24 hours post-operatively but having patients rate their pain on a 10 cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Patients will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: treatment, placebo, and control. The aim of this study is to establish whether or not low level laser therapy can be used to reduce pain in pediatric patients following separator placement.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02211547

Run by

University of Colorado, Denver

People needed

0

Starts

2014-08-01

Expected to finish

2015-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-01-31

Who can join

Age: 6 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Absence of acute or chronic dental disease and periodontal disease
• Free from severe systemic disease
• No fixed orthodontic appliances currently placed
• No ankylosis or tooth implants within dentition
• No analgesic drug consumption for 48 hours preceding the study and during the study, a minimum age of 6 years

You may not qualify if…

• Presence of a diastema where the separator would be placed
• Conditions that could alter nociception, such as current or previous use of anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and oral contraceptives
• Any medical conditions or medications that may contraindicate use of certain light/laser sources such as low level laser therapy (LLLT)

Where it is running

• Children's Hospital Colorado, Pediatric Dental Center — Aurora, Colorado, United States

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