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A Comparative evaluation on the effect of Low-Level Laser and Microcurrent stimulation on 2 Acupoints in reducing pain and anxiety during LA administration in children – a randomized cross over study

A Comparative evaluation on the effect of Low-Level Laser and Microcurrent stimulation on LI4 and MA-TF1 Acupoint in reducing pain and anxiety during LA administration in children – a randomized crossover trial - RCT

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/03/063681
Enrollment
34
Registered
2024-03-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-01

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Intervention 1 - Soft tissue diode laser Intervention 2 - Electric acupuncture pen: Soft tissue diode laser tip will be used on the two acupoints when administering Local anesthesia Mic

Sponsors

Vinayaka missions sankarachariyar dental college
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: INCLUSION CRITERIA: Child’s first dental visit Children requiring buccal infiltration for pulp therapies except mandibular molars Frankel behaviour rating scale 3 and 4

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Children with history of allergy to lignocaine in local anesthesia Children who are medically compromised and special children Children with the Frankel behavioral rating of 1 and 2 Children who are not willing to participate in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduce pain and anxiety during local anesthesia administration.Timepoint: 18 MONTHS—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Effective use of holistic non pharmacological method for reducing pain & anxiety in children. Timepoint: Baseline & after 2 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Veena Arali

Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar dental college

pedo.veena@gmail.com7760748787

Outcome results

None listed

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