Laser or gel? study tests best way to soothe Kids' mouth sores
NCT ID NCT07138586
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested three treatments for traumatic mouth ulcers in 30 children aged 4 to 12: low-level laser therapy, lidocaine gel, and chlorhexidine mouthwash. The goal was to see which works best for reducing pain and speeding up healing. Results could help dentists choose the most effective option for kids.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low-level laser therapy, lidocaine gel, chlorhexidine mouthwash
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that laser therapy is a better option for easing pain and healing mouth ulcers in children compared to standard gels or mouthwashes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 30 children, so results may not apply to all kids. It compares existing treatments, so no major breakthrough is expected.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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the National research Centre
Dokki, Giza Governorate, 12622, Egypt
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