Laser zaps orthodontic pain in new trial
NCT ID NCT07651774
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested whether a 635-nm low-level laser can reduce pain from orthodontic separators. Eighty healthy patients received laser on one side of the mouth and no treatment on the other. They rated spontaneous and chewing pain for 7 days. The goal is to see if this simple laser application can ease discomfort during braces treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 635-nm low-level laser therapy
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain during orthodontic treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial. Results may not apply to all patients, and the effect may be modest or not clinically significant.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Foundation University Islamabad
Islamabad, Federal, 44000, Pakistan
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