Effects of Photobiomodulation (PBM) on Pain After Presentation of Aphthous Ulcers in Pediatric Dental Patients

Recruiting now · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Aphthous Ulcer

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of laser photobiomodulation and "Magic Mouthwash" for treatment of pain in pediatric patients with aphthous ulcers , to assess how photobiomodulation influences the rate of healing of aphthous ulcers in pediatric patients and to measure changes in pain levels reported by pediatric patients undergoing photobiomodulation treatment for aphthous ulcers.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06819033

Run by

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

People needed

30

Starts

2025-03-10

Expected to finish

2026-02-28

Last updated by the study team

2025-03-25

Who can join

Age: 5 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patient/guardian speaks either English or Spanish
• Patient presenting with one or more aphthous ulcers in their mouth, identified during a scheduled dental appointment
• No previous PBM treatment to the presenting aphthous ulcer(s)
• Guardian able to partake in a follow-up phone call in either the English or Spanish language

You may not qualify if…

• Patient presents with aphthous ulcers recently treated with PBM
• Patient presents with herpes labialis (cold sores)
• Patients presents with systemic disease that affects soft tissue/mucous healing

Where it is running

• The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas, United States (enrolling)

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