Evaluation of effect of LASER therapy on anxiety in 6 to 12 years old children undergoing dental treatment

Evaluation of effect of low level LASER therapy on anxiety level in 6 to 12 years old children undergoing dental treatment under local anesthesia: a randomized controlled study. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/08/093771

Enrollment

Registered

2025-08-27

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-15

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K041- Necrosis of pulp

Interventions

Intervention1: Low level LASER therapy: Low level LASER therapy will be performed at 2 sites: Shenmen 1(heavenly gate point) on ear and Shenmen 2(spirit gate point) on hand for 10 seconds each, 15 mi

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a) Children in the age group of 6 to 12 years. b) Children undergoing dental treatment which requires local anesthetic administration. c) Children category 2, 3 according to Frankl Behavior Rating Scale.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a) Children with any underlying systemic disease. b) Children whose parents are not willing to give consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Decrease in anxietyTimepoint: 15 minutes after intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
nilTimepoint: nil	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Siddhi Bora

Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai

dimplepadawe@gmail.com9819297823

Outcome results

None listed

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