The effectiveness of low-level laser on acupuncture points in pain reduction in orthodontic patient

A clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of ibuprofen with low-level laser on acupuncture points in pain reduction after initial archwire placement in orthodontic patient

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200622047886N1

Enrollment

Registered

2020-06-29

Start date

2020-07-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-07-13

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Conditions

Orthodontic. Fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention group I will receive 810 nm wavelength laser with 200 mW power for 30 seconds around the 6 points area around the root of tooth after initial archwire

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

14 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Female with aged range 14-30 years No history of systemic disease Nonuse of analgesic

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having drug intolerance Having gastrointestinal disorders Pregnant and lactating women Having special medical condition

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The pain rate in chewing. Timepoint: 2 and 6 hours, as well as 2, 3, 5 and 7 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).;The pain rate in biting. Timepoint: 2 and 6 hours, as well as 2, 3, 5 and 7 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).;The pain rate when tipping anterior teeth. Timepoint: 2 and 6 hours, as well as 2, 3, 5 and 7 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).;The pain rate when put posterior teeth on each other. Timepoint: 2 and 6 hours, as well as 2, 3, 5 and 7 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).	—

Measure

Time frame

The pain rate in chewing. Timepoint: 2 and 6 hours, as well as 2, 3, 5 and 7 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).;The pain rate in biting. Timepoint: 2 and 6 hours, as well as 2, 3, 5 and 7 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).;The pain rate when tipping anterior teeth. Timepoint: 2 and 6 hours, as well as 2, 3, 5 and 7 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).;The pain rate when put posterior teeth on each other. Timepoint: 2 and 6 hours, as well as 2, 3, 5 and 7 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMelika Hagpanahi

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

melikah750@gmail.com+98 51 3883 2300

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 8, 2026