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Lasers versus steroids: which works best for the treatment of oral lichen planus?

Effectiveness Of Photobiomodulation Therapy Compared to Triamcinolone Acetonide in Treating Oral Lichen Planus: A Randomised Control Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/101326
Enrollment
30
Registered
2026-01-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K137- Other and unspecified lesions of oral mucosa

Interventions

Intervention1: photobiomodulation therapy: Will receive photobiomodulation therapy with 660nm wavelength 2 times in a week for 4 weeks. Intervention2: photobiomodulation therapy : Will receive photob

Sponsors

Goa Dental College and Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with erosive oral lichen planus diagnosed by clinical examination that complied with WHO modified criteria (2003) for OLP diagnosis. Patient above 20 years of age. Patient willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients currently on corticosteroid therapy or had been on treatment during the past 3 months. Patients administering anti-inflammatory drugs, illicit drugs, any medications associated with oral lichenoid reactions, or treatment for cancer. Patients with any uncontrolled systemic diseases, pregnant or breast-feeding women, and smokers. Presence of amalgam restorations near the OLP lesions. Patients with associated cutaneous lesions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Outcome will be assessed by estimating and comparing the clinical size and presentation of the lesion Thongprasom sign score along with VAS scores at baseline and post treatment. Timepoint: Outcome will be assessed by estimating and comparing the clinical size and presentation of the lesion Thongprasom sign score along with VAS scores at baseline and post treatment.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Photobiomodulation therapy is more effective 3 times a week or 2 times a weekTimepoint: Assessment will be done at Day 1, Day 7, Day 14, Day 30, Day 60 & Day 90

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shivangi Vasta

Goa Dental College and Hospital

khoratemanisha@gmail.com9823213773

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026