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

Description

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

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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.

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

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

Condition
Aphthous Ulcer
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Houston

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 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
  • * 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

Ages Eligible for Study

5 Years to 17 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston,

Brett Chiquet, DDS, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Study Record Dates

2026-02-28