Laser vs. electrocautery: which Tongue-Tie fix heals faster?

NCT ID NCT07557875

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a diode laser helps children aged 3 to 6 heal better after tongue-tie surgery compared to standard electrosurgery. Fifty-three kids will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. Researchers will check wound healing, pain, bleeding, and tongue movement at several points over a month.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: 940nm Diode Laser
What this could lead to: If the laser works better, it could mean less pain and faster healing for children having tongue-tie surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 53 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The laser might not heal better than the standard method.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ankyloglossia Hyperthermia Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANKYLOGLOSSIA TONGUE-TIE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital 1, Department of Odonto-Stomatology
RECRUITING

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
RECRUITING

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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