RECRUITING

Photobiomodulation and Tooth Analgesia

Study Overview

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Description

The purpose of this study is to test photobiomodulation (PBM) with a non-invasive light device for reducing discomfort during dental treatments in children. We plan to conduct a series of three clinical studies in 200 school-aged children requiring routine dental treatment. The first study aims to test if PBM works for tooth and soft tissue by assessing response to cold testing and probing of gums. The second study aims to test if use of PBM on soft tissues before injection reduces discomfort. The third study aims to test if PBM can be used to do simple dental fillings in baby teeth without numbing injection.

Official Title

Evaluation of a Photobiomodulation Device for Dental Analgesia in Pediatric Patients

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-07-07
Study Completion:2027-06
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06691269

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:6 Years to 12 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Healthy children, aged 6-12 years, requiring routine dental treatment
  1. * Children with uncooperative behavior or signficant medical history

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Vineet Dhar, BDS, MDS, PhD
CONTACT
410-706-7970
vdhar@umaryland.edu
Kue-Ling Hsu, DDS, MS
CONTACT
410-706-7970
khsu@umaryland.edu

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Pediatric Clinics
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-07-07
Study Completion Date2027-06

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-07-07
Study Completion Date2027-06

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • photobiomodulation
  • dental analgesia
  • dental anesthesia

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Dental Anaesthesia
  • Dental Pain
  • Dental Analgesia