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A Study Comparing Light Therapy and Ibuprofen for Reducing Pain During Early Braces Treatment

Comparison of efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy with ibuprofen in reducing pain perception associated with placement of elastomeric separator during initial orthodontic treatment - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/08/093730
Enrollment
45
Registered
2025-08-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Low level laser therapy: Diode laser device of 650nm wavelength,500 mW energy for 10 seconds, continuous wave, contact mode Control Intervention1: Ibuprofen: 10mg per kg dose

Sponsors

Dr. Ayasmita Nag
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients requiring orthodontic banding with sound first permanent molars having proper proximal contact and permanent second molars should be completely erupted.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with acute or gastritis, gastroenteritis , gastric ulcers, or suffering from any local or systemic condition that could affect pain perception and presence of posterior crossbite or open bite

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
pain reduction by photobiomodulation as compared to ibuprofenTimepoint: 7 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAyasmita Nag

Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences and Research

drkrupam2018@gmail.com9875339134

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026