Infrared Laser Irradiation Applied to the Treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome: a study with control group.

Infrared laser irradiation applied to the treatment of burning mouth syndrome patients.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12609000357257

Enrollment

Registered

2009-05-26

Start date

2009-01-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

The main purpose of this controlled clinical trial is to investigate the efficcacy of low level laser therapy in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome patients, considering the mucosa affected and level of discomfort. Evaluation will be performed through visual analogue scales and a global perceived effect questionnaire after four laser irradiations sessions and a ninety days follow-up period.

Interventions

The patients included in the trial will have their mucosal area affected by the burning sensation measured and calculated in square centimeters. This figure will be used to calculate the period of time of irradiation according to the following equation: energy (6J) X area affected (cm2) / power (0.12 Watts). Irradiation will be delivered in scanning mode twice a week, during two weeks.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Parallel

Primary purpose

Treatment

Masking

Blinded (masking used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

0 to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Patients with burning mouth syndrome presenting symptoms at least for 6 months.

Exclusion criteria

Patients with lesions on the oral mucosa that may be related to the burning sensation

Outcome results