effect of low level laser acustimulation on gag reflex management

comparison of low level laser acustimulation and no intervention on gag reflex management on patients undergoing maxillary impression

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20080906001216N4

Enrollment

Registered

2020-11-29

Start date

2017-09-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-01-05

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Conditions

gag reflex. Nausea and vomiting

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: in this group low level laser acustimulation on accumuncture points for controlling gag reflex (cv24 ,pc6) was performed before obtaining maxillary impression. Int

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: patient admitted to Mashhad Dental School suffering severe Gag reflex need Alginate impression for denture fabrication or orthodontic treatment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: disagreement to participate in trial

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Gag reflex management. Timepoint: just after intervantion. Method of measurement: GPI = gag prevention index.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactPegah Mosannen Mozafari

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

mosannenp@mums.ac.ir+98 51 3882 9501

Outcome results

None listed

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