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Photobiomodulation and Tooth Analgesia

University of Maryland, Baltimore · NCT06691269

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 6–12 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
200
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
July 7, 2025
Record last updated
August 12, 2026

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What the study is about

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.

Being studied: Photobiomodulation; Topical Benzocaine; Local Anesthesia

Conditions: Dental Anaesthesia; Dental Pain; Dental Analgesia

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Healthy children, aged 6-12 years, requiring routine dental treatment

Exclusion Criteria

  • Children with uncooperative behavior or signficant medical history

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Pediatric Clinics

    Baltimore, MD 21201

    Site contact: Vineet Dhar, BDS, MDS, PhD · 4107067970 · VDhar@umaryland.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

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