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Evaluation of Low-level Laser at Auriculotherapy Points to Reduce Postoperative Pain in Inferior Third Molar Surgery

12 gennaio 2016 aggiornato da: Anna Carolina Ratto Tempestini Horliana, University of Nove de Julho

Effectiveness of Low Level Laser at the Auriculotherapy Points, in Reducing Postoperative Pain in Third Molar Surgery

The association between low level laser and auricular acupuncture can be an alternative when conventional drugs are contraindicated or to reduce the quantity of these postoperative medications. The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of low level laser at auriculotherapy points in reducing postoperative pain in lower third molar surgery. Eighty third molars surgeries will be performed in 40 healthy patients by a split-mouth design. Immediately after surgery, each side of the patient's mouth will be randomly treated with different regimens in a double-blind design: low level laser in auricular acupuncture points or simulation of its use. This treatment will be performed at 24 and 48 hours after surgery. The primary variable is the post-operative pain. The secondary variables are trismus, edema and local temperature. They will be assessed at baseline, 24 hours, 48 hours and seven days after surgery.The blood samples for analysis of systemic inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, interleukin 1, interleukin 6 and interleukin 8) will be assessed at baseline and 24 hours after surgery.

Panoramica dello studio

Descrizione dettagliata

Third molar surgery is the most common surgical procedure in dentistry. A comfortable, fast postoperative return to daily activities has increased the need to control inflammation and its signs and symptoms, such as pain and edema. Anti-inflammatories and analgesics have been used for this purpose, but they are not exempt from adverse effects, such as allergies and chronic gastritis, not to mention the medicine costs. The association between low level laser and auricular acupuncture can be an alternative when conventional drugs are contraindicated or to reduce the quantity of these postoperative medications. Among the advantages, we can mention the low risk of side effects, low cost and simplicity of application. The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of low level laser at auriculotherapy points in reducing postoperative pain in lower third molar surgery. Eighty bilateral, symmetrical lower third molars surgeries will be performed in 40 healthy patients. Each patient will be his or her own control, through a split-mouth technique. Immediately after surgery, each side of the patient's mouth will be randomly treated with different regimens in a double-blind design: low level laser in auricular acupuncture points or simulation of its use (contralateral side). This regimen will be repeated at 24 and 48 hours after surgery. All patients will receive the same medication (paracetamol) and will be oriented to take it only if they have pain. Neither the surgeon nor the patients know the assigned treatment. The primary variable is the post-operative pain assessed by visual analog scale, and the secondary variables are trismus, edema, local temperature. Dysphagia and presence of infection (systemic temperature, lymphadenopathy) will also be evaluated. These variables will be assessed at baseline, 24 hours, 48 hours and seven days after surgery. All adverse effects will be recorded. The blood samples for analysis of systemic inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, interleukin 1, interleukin 6 and interleukin 8) will be assessed at baseline and 24 hours after surgery.

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Anticipato)

80

Fase

  • Fase 4

Contatti e Sedi

Questa sezione fornisce i recapiti di coloro che conducono lo studio e informazioni su dove viene condotto lo studio.

Luoghi di studio

      • São Paulo, Brasile, 01504-001
        • Reclutamento
        • Nove de Julho University (UNINOVE)
        • Contatto:
          • Anna Carolina RT Horliana, PhD
          • Numero di telefono: +5511 3385-9197
          • Email: annacrth@gmail.com

Criteri di partecipazione

I ricercatori cercano persone che corrispondano a una certa descrizione, chiamata criteri di ammissibilità. Alcuni esempi di questi criteri sono le condizioni generali di salute di una persona o trattamenti precedenti.

Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

Da 18 anni a 28 anni (Adulto)

Accetta volontari sani

Sessi ammissibili allo studio

Tutto

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • healthy patients (negative medical history)
  • teeth in position II B according classification of Pell and Gregory
  • third molar with extraction indication (recurrent infections, poor position, orthodontic indication) with professional statement in writing.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • allergic to any drug used in the research (e.g.paracetamol)
  • pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • smokers
  • patients submitted to radiotherapy in the head and neck, systemic or local infection (e.g., pericoronitis or periodontal abscess)
  • patients with injuries or radiolucent images associated with the third molar
  • patients who have used anti-inflammatory drugs in the last three months
  • drug users
  • patients who present any complications during surgery (e.g., bleeding, surgical difficulty, surgery longer than 90 minutes).

Piano di studio

Questa sezione fornisce i dettagli del piano di studio, compreso il modo in cui lo studio è progettato e ciò che lo studio sta misurando.

Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Trattamento
  • Assegnazione: Randomizzato
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
  • Mascheramento: Quadruplicare

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Sperimentale: G1- experimental active comparator group
G1 - (Experimental) 40 third molars surgeries will be performed in a conventional manner. At the end of surgery low level laser in auricular acupuncture points will be applied for prevention of inflammation and pain in a split-mouth design.
40 third molars surgeries will be performed in a conventional manner. At the end of surgery, low level laser will be applied at auricular points for prevention of inflammation and pain in the immediate post-operative period (baseline).The operator will mark the points that will be irradiated on the outer atrium of the patient with red gel pen to avoid interference with red laser (λ = 660 nm). The low level laser points will be irradiated in the same operated side.
Comparatore placebo: G2- control group
G2 - (Control) 40 third molars surgeries will be performed in the conventional manner, identically to the G1. At the end of surgery low level laser device off in auricular acupuncture points will be applied. The patient will receive low level laser with a protection of lead in the laser nozzle, in order to block the passage of light, in the same auricular points used in G1, with split-mouth design.
40 surgeries will be performed in the conventional manner, identically to the G1. The patient will receive low level laser with a protection of lead in the laser nozzle, in order to block the passage of light, in the same auricular points used in G1.

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Change in of post-operative pain by applying a visual analog scale
Lasso di tempo: baseline
The pain will be assessed by applying a visual analog scale, consisting of a 100-mm line numbered in centimeters, with two closed ends. One end is labeled "0" and the other "100", meaning no pain and terrible pain, respectively. Each patient will be instructed to mark a vertical line with the point that best matches the intensity of pain during the evaluation. Instructions on marking will always be given to the patient by the same operator.
baseline
Change in of post-operative pain by applying a visual analog scale
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 24 hours after surgery
The pain will be assessed by applying a visual analog scale, consisting of a 100-mm line numbered in centimeters, with two closed ends. One end is labeled "0" and the other "100", meaning no pain and terrible pain, respectively. Each patient will be instructed to mark a vertical line with the point that best matches the intensity of pain during the evaluation. Instructions on marking will always be given to the patient by the same operator.
Postoperative period: 24 hours after surgery
Change in of post-operative pain by applying a visual analog scale
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 48 hours after surgery
The pain will be assessed by applying a visual analog scale, consisting of a 100-mm line numbered in centimeters, with two closed ends. One end is labeled "0" and the other "100", meaning no pain and terrible pain, respectively. Each patient will be instructed to mark a vertical line with the point that best matches the intensity of pain during the evaluation. Instructions on marking will always be given to the patient by the same operator.
Postoperative period: 48 hours after surgery
Change in of post-operative pain by applying a visual analog scale
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 7 days after surgery
The pain will be assessed by applying a visual analog scale, consisting of a 100-mm line numbered in centimeters, with two closed ends. One end is labeled "0" and the other "100", meaning no pain and terrible pain, respectively. Each patient will be instructed to mark a vertical line with the point that best matches the intensity of pain during the evaluation. Instructions on marking will always be given to the patient by the same operator.
Postoperative period: 7 days after surgery

Misure di risultato secondarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Changes in edema
Lasso di tempo: baseline
The criteria for the determination of edema will follow pre-established measurements: (I) Corner of the eye to angle of the jaw (II) Tragus to the labial commissure and (III) Tragus to pogonion.
baseline
Changes in mouth opening assessed by the inter-incisor measurement
Lasso di tempo: baseline
For evaluation of the presence of trismus the inter-incisor measurement (distance between the incisal edge of the maxillary central incisor and lower) will be used with a digital caliper. During clinical examination (one week before the surgery), the patient will be asked to perform his/her maximum mouth opening, which will be measured in millimeters.
baseline
Changes in local temperature
Lasso di tempo: baseline
The local temperature will be measured in the mandibular angle region 2 cm above the lower jaw board (Safety 1st® model "No Touch Forehead", Columbus, USA).
baseline
Changes in edema
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 24 hours after surgery
The criteria for the determination of edema will follow pre-established measurements: (I) Corner of the eye to angle of the jaw (II) Tragus to the labial commissure and (III) Tragus to pogonion.
Postoperative period: 24 hours after surgery
Changes in mouth opening assessed by the inter-incisor measurement
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 24 hours after surgery
For evaluation of the presence of trismus the inter-incisor measurement (distance between the incisal edge of the maxillary central incisor and lower) will be used with a digital caliper. During clinical examination (one week before the surgery), the patient will be asked to perform his/her maximum mouth opening, which will be measured in millimeters.
Postoperative period: 24 hours after surgery
Changes in local temperature
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 24 hours after surgery
The local temperature will be measured in the mandibular angle region 2 cm above the lower jaw board (Safety 1st® model "No Touch Forehead", Columbus, USA).
Postoperative period: 24 hours after surgery
Changes in edema
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 48 hours after surgery
The criteria for the determination of edema will follow pre-established measurements: (I) Corner of the eye to angle of the jaw (II) Tragus to the labial commissure and (III) Tragus to pogonion.
Postoperative period: 48 hours after surgery
Changes in mouth opening assessed by the inter-incisor measurement
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 48 hours after surgery
For evaluation of the presence of trismus the inter-incisor measurement (distance between the incisal edge of the maxillary central incisor and lower) will be used with a digital caliper. During clinical examination (one week before the surgery), the patient will be asked to perform his/her maximum mouth opening, which will be measured in millimeters.
Postoperative period: 48 hours after surgery
Changes in local temperature
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 48 hours after surgery
The local temperature will be measured in the mandibular angle region 2 cm above the lower jaw board (Safety 1st® model "No Touch Forehead", Columbus, USA).
Postoperative period: 48 hours after surgery
Changes in edema
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 7 days after surgery
The criteria for the determination of edema will follow pre-established measurements: (I) Corner of the eye to angle of the jaw (II) Tragus to the labial commissure and (III) Tragus to pogonion.
Postoperative period: 7 days after surgery
Changes in mouth opening assessed by the inter-incisor measurement
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 7 days after surgery
For evaluation of the presence of trismus the inter-incisor measurement (distance between the incisal edge of the maxillary central incisor and lower) will be used with a digital caliper. During clinical examination (one week before the surgery), the patient will be asked to perform his/her maximum mouth opening, which will be measured in millimeters.
Postoperative period: 7 days after surgery
Changes in local temperature
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 7 days after surgery
The local temperature will be measured in the mandibular angle region 2 cm above the lower jaw board (Safety 1st® model "No Touch Forehead", Columbus, USA).
Postoperative period: 7 days after surgery

Altre misure di risultato

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Changes in systemic temperature
Lasso di tempo: baseline
Fever (systemic) is an indicator of infection. Because in case of infection pain is usually worse, it may become a bias. The temperature will be measured using a digital thermometer (Safety 1st® model "No Touch Forehead", Columbus, USA).
baseline
Changes in dysphagia through a numerical scale
Lasso di tempo: baseline
The assessment of dysphagia will be conducted through a numerical scale: 0 - indicates total absence of dysphagia; 1 - dysphagia for solid food; 2 - dysphagia for any food, liquid or solid.
baseline
Changes in systemic temperature
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 24 hours after surgery
Fever (systemic) is an indicator of infection. Because in case of infection pain is usually worse, it may become a bias. The temperature will be measured using a digital thermometer (Safety 1st® model "No Touch Forehead", Columbus, USA).
Postoperative period: 24 hours after surgery
Changes in dysphagia through a numerical scale
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 24 hours after surgery
The assessment of dysphagia will be conducted through a numerical scale: 0 - indicates total absence of dysphagia; 1 - dysphagia for solid food; 2 - dysphagia for any food, liquid or solid.
Postoperative period: 24 hours after surgery
Changes in systemic temperature
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 48 hours after surgery
Fever (systemic) is an indicator of infection. Because in case of infection pain is usually worse, it may become a bias. The temperature will be measured using a digital thermometer (Safety 1st® model "No Touch Forehead", Columbus, USA).
Postoperative period: 48 hours after surgery
Changes in dysphagia through a numerical scale
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 48 hours after surgery
The assessment of dysphagia will be conducted through a numerical scale: 0 - indicates total absence of dysphagia; 1 - dysphagia for solid food; 2 - dysphagia for any food, liquid or solid.
Postoperative period: 48 hours after surgery
Changes in systemic temperature
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 7 days after surgery
Fever (systemic) is an indicator of infection. Because in case of infection pain is usually worse, it may become a bias. The temperature will be measured using a digital thermometer (Safety 1st® model "No Touch Forehead", Columbus, USA).
Postoperative period: 7 days after surgery
Changes in dysphagia through a numerical scale
Lasso di tempo: Postoperative period: 7 days after surgery
The assessment of dysphagia will be conducted through a numerical scale: 0 - indicates total absence of dysphagia; 1 - dysphagia for solid food; 2 - dysphagia for any food, liquid or solid.
Postoperative period: 7 days after surgery

Collaboratori e investigatori

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Investigatori

  • Investigatore principale: Anna Carolina RT Horliana, phD, Nove de Julho University

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Inizio studio

1 agosto 2015

Completamento primario (Anticipato)

1 novembre 2016

Completamento dello studio (Anticipato)

1 agosto 2017

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

11 gennaio 2016

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

12 gennaio 2016

Primo Inserito (Stima)

15 gennaio 2016

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Stima)

15 gennaio 2016

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

12 gennaio 2016

Ultimo verificato

1 gennaio 2016

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Termini relativi a questo studio

Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio

  • 1.100.869

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