Could a laser replace painkillers for brace pain?
NCT ID NCT07747350
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial asks whether low-level laser therapy can ease the pain of getting braces as effectively as a standard painkiller. Malay women aged 18 to 33 who are new to orthodontic treatment will receive either laser application or paracetamol after their braces are adjusted. Participants will track their pain levels over a week to see which approach offers better relief.
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 (LLLT) compared with paracetamol (a conventional painkiller)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, laser therapy could offer a drug-free way to manage orthodontic pain, reducing reliance on painkillers and their side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. Laser therapy may not relieve pain as well as medication, and individual responses can vary.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Dental Sciences Universiti Sains Malaysia
RECRUITINGKota Bharu, KOTA BHARU, Malaysia
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