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Effects of Photobiomodulation (PBM) on Pain After Presentation of Aphthous Ulcers in Pediatric Dental Patients
Led by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Updated on 2025-03-25
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
50 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Photobiomodulation (PBM) on Pain After Presentation of Aphthous Ulcers in Pediatric Dental Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patient or guardian speaks English or Spanish
- Patient has one or more aphthous ulcers identified during a dental appointment
- No prior photobiomodulation treatment to the current aphthous ulcer(s)
- Guardian can participate in a follow-up phone call in English or Spanish
You will not qualify if you...
- Aphthous ulcers recently treated with photobiomodulation
- Presence of herpes labialis (cold sores)
- Systemic disease affecting soft tissue or mucous healing
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
B
Brett Chiquet, DDS, PhD
CONTACT
J
Jessica Hochschuler
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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