Using laser therapy to treat dry sockets in smokers
Tackling Dry Socket Via Dual Wavelength Laser Diode Therapy in Smokers: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study tests if laser therapy can help smokers heal better from painful dry sockets after tooth extractions compared to a standard treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Badr University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06481293 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of diode laser therapy in managing dry sockets, a painful condition that can occur after tooth extraction, specifically in smokers. Participants are randomly assigned to two groups: one receiving diode laser therapy three times a week, and the other receiving a topical application of alveogyl. The treatment lasts for two weeks, and the outcomes are assessed by measuring the socket volume and pain levels using a visual analog scale. The goal is to determine if laser therapy can enhance healing compared to standard treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are smokers who have developed dry sockets following tooth extraction.
Not a fit: Patients who are not smokers or those with specific health conditions such as diabetes or renal diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve healing and pain management for smokers suffering from dry sockets.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of laser therapy in dental treatments has shown promise, this specific approach for treating dry sockets in smokers is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Smokers patient Exclusion Criteria: * Females on contraceptives. * Diabetic patients * Hepatitis C virus patients * Patients on corticosteroids * Patients with renal diseases * Anemic patients
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Badr University in Cairo — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: reham Elkalla, lecturer — Badr University in Cairo
- Study coordinator: Reham A Elkalla, Lecturer
- Email: reham.elkalla@buc.edu.eg
- Phone: 01008656319
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.