Laser precision could transform oral cancer prevention surgery

NCT ID NCT07678281

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026

Summary

This trial compares two surgical methods for removing oral epithelial dysplasia, a precancerous condition of the mouth lining. One group receives laser surgery, while the other has traditional scalpel removal. Researchers measure wound healing speed, swelling, redness, and pain to see which approach leads to a smoother recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

fiber laser (1.94 micrometers)

What this could lead to

If laser surgery proves better, it could become a standard, less painful option for removing precancerous mouth lesions.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial (74 people) comparing two surgical techniques, so results may not apply broadly. Laser surgery may not improve healing or pain enough to justify its cost.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intraepithelial neoplasia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

    Moscow, Russia