An experiment to compare the efficency of laser and medicine (pregbalin) in recovery of nerve deficits in patients undergoing operation for maxillofacial trauma.

Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Low Level Diode Laser Therapy and Conventional Medical Therapy in Recovery of Infraorbital or Inferior Alveolar Neurosensory Deficits in Participants Undergoing Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Maxillofacial Trauma - A Prospective Randomized Observer Blind Study.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2019/11/021981

Enrollment

Registered

2019-11-13

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G978- Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system

Interventions

Intervention1: Low level diode laser therapy: Laser therapy will be initiated 48 hours post operatively with the following laser protocol and will be continued on 4th ,6th, 8th, 10th, 14th, 21st, and

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Participants of both the genders between age group of 18-60 years. 2) Participants with post traumatic neurosensory disturbances of infraorbital or inferior alveolar nerves in unilateral facial fractures requiring open reduction and internal fixation. 3) Participants willing for the study and follow up.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Isolated zygomatic arch and condylar process fractures. 2) Participants with neurologic disorder like seizures. 3) Participants with systemic diseases such as diabetes, Thyroid disorders, carcinomas, on steroids etc. 4) Pregnant females. 5) Participants with a history of head injury, Uncooperative and mentally retarded participants. 6) Isolated soft tissue lacerations and avulsion injuries

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Compare the effectiveness of low level diode laser therapy(LLLT) and conventional medical therapy using two point discrimination , pin prick stimuli and thermal discrimination conducted on various intervals upto 6 months for recovery of infraorbital or inferior alveolar neurosensory deficits.Timepoint: 24 hours prior to surgery, 48hrs after surgery, 7th day, after 1 month, 3 months and 6 months.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1) Degree of neurosensory deficit of infraorbital and inferior alveolar nerve. 2) Progress of recovery of neurosensory deficit of infraorbital and inferior alveolar nerve. Timepoint: 24 hours prior to surgery, 48hrs after surgery, 7th day, after 1 month, 3 months and 6 months.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrSrivalli Natarajan

MGM Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai

drushaasnani@gmail.com9820897181

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026