Laser before numbing gel could mean less pain at the dentist
NCT ID NCT07169032
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using a special laser before applying numbing gel can reduce pain during dental procedures. Twenty adults were split into three groups: laser plus numbing gel, fake laser plus numbing gel, or fake laser plus plain Vaseline. Researchers measured pain levels and heart rate when a tiny needle touched the gums.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Feb 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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20 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * could understand and follow given instructions Exclusion Criteria: * excessive dental anxiety * anesthesia allergies * mucosal lesions * cardiovascular disease * diabetes * pregnancy or lactation * severe psychiatric disorders * hearing abnormalities * speech dysfunction
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China
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