Status:
WITHDRAWN
Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on Pain Induced by Placement of Orthodontic Separators in Pediatric Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University of Colorado, Denver
Collaborating Sponsors:
Children's Hospital Colorado
Conditions:
Levels of Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-17 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
Exclusion
- 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)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02211547
Start Date
August 1 2014
End Date
October 1 2015
Last Update
January 31 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Children's Hospital Colorado, Pediatric Dental Center
Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045