Efficacy of Low-level Laser Acupuncture and Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation on Gag Reflex on Children

Last updated: May 18, 2024
Sponsor: Alexandria University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

microcurrent stimulation

placebo

low-level laser

Clinical Study ID

NCT06422286
0800_11/2023
  • Ages 6-9
  • All Genders

Study Summary

the aim of the current study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the laser acupuncture in comparison to the electroacupuncure for controlling gag reflex in children

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • children free of any systemic disease or special health care needs

  • children with score 2 or 3 according to the frankle behavioral rating scale

  • a full arch maxillary alginate impression is needed

  • moderate to severe gagging according to the gagging severity index

  • written informed consent of the legal guardian

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • children taking anti-emetic drugs

  • children sensitive to alginate

Study Design

Total Participants: 63
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: microcurrent stimulation
Phase:
Study Start date:
April 16, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
December 16, 2024

Study Description

the study will select children who are suffering from gag reflex that can affect their dental appointments negatively. they will be diagnosed then randomly distributed to one of the 3 groups of the study gag reflex and anxiety will be measured before and after the intervention then the results will be compared.

Connect with a study center

  • Alexandria University

    Alexandria,
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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