Laser or gel: which eases orthodontic pain better?

NCT ID NCT07558720

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This trial tests whether low-level laser therapy works as well as 20% benzocaine gel for reducing pain caused by separators placed before braces. 72 healthy adults aged 18-25 will receive laser at the appointment and apply gel themselves for a week. The study aims to find a better way to manage discomfort during orthodontic treatment.

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Locations

Dow Dental College

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

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 and 20% benzocaine gel

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a non-drug option for managing pain during orthodontic treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Pain relief from either method may be modest.

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN REDUCTION WE ARE NOT STUDYING A DISEASE OR CONDITION WE ARE NOT STUDYING A DISEASE OR CONDITION