Low-Level Light Therapy, Photobiomodulation
Conditions
Brief summary
Hyposalivation is a condition represented by a reduced salivary flow and may include symptoms such as mouth dryness (xerostomia), pain, loss of taste,dysphagia, and dysphonia, all of which greatly affect an individual's quality of life. The aim of the present study was analized the effects of low-level light therapy irradiation (photobiomodulation PBM) on salivary gland function in patients with hyposalivation
Detailed description
Inclusion criteria -the inclusion criteria for participating in the study were: age over 18 years; continuous xerostomia for over three months; and/or altered sialometry findings at baseline (salivary flow \< 0.1 mL/min). Exclusion criteria. : xerostomia as secondary to radiotherapy; patients with decompensated systemic disorders or cognitive problems The 60 individuals will be randomized in 2 groups: Group A (30 individuals submitted to treatment with a PBM) and Group B (30 individuals submitted to simulated PBM). A total of 60 patients with xerostomia were enrolled in the study and cited once a week for a period of 6 weeks treatment with diode laser (810nm, 6J/cm2) or sham treatment (according to the group).
Interventions
RADIATIONLow-Level Light Therapy
The method consists of the application extraoral of low-intensity infrared laser in the major salivary glands-parotid, submandibular
Sponsors
Pia Lopez Jornet
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* the inclusion criteria for participating in the study were: age over 18 years; continuous xerostomia for over three months; and/or altered sialometry findings at baseline (salivary flow \< 0.1 mL/min).
Exclusion criteria
* The
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| xerostomia | Change (in centimeters measured on a Visual Analogue Scale) determined between day 0 and day 15 and 45 days | Comparison of changes in mouth Dryness Score |
| SIALOMETRY | before and after 45 days the procedure of laser therapy | Sialometry was performed using the passive droll technique. |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed