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Alveolar OsteitisNCT06865508

Photo Biomodulation Therapy for Alveolar Osteitis Recovery in Oral Contraceptive Users

A study testing Laser therapy and zinc oxide eugenol dressing. in people with Alveolar Osteitis, run by Badr University at 1 site in Egypt.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

does laser effect on alveolar osteitis recovery in oral contraceptive users ? Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 25 to 40 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Alveolar Osteitis
What is being tested?
Laser therapy and zinc oxide eugenol dressing.
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
50 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
1 Nov 2023to 30 Dec 2024
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 25 to 40 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Female patients aged 25-40 years. Currently using oral contraceptives for at least 3 months prior to participation.
  • Diagnosed with dry socket (alveolar osteitis) based on clinical criteria.

Who cannot join

  • Presence of systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes, immunodeficiency disorders). Smoking or tobacco use. Allergies to zinc oxide or other study materials. Use of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications within the last 2 weeks. Pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Egypt1 site
  • physical therapy at Badr University in Cairo(BUC)

    Cairo, 11829

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About this study

does laser effect on alveolar osteitis recovery in oral contraceptive users ?

Read the detailed description

photo biomodulation therapy for alveolar osteitis recovery in oral contraceptive users

Being tested
Laser therapy, zinc oxide eugenol dressing.
Keywords
alveolar osteitis and oral contraceptive
Medical subject headings
Dry Socket

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Laser therapyDevice

    Laser therapy was administered using a low-level laser device with the following parameters: [ wavelength 980 nm810, power 500mw, and duration 90 seconds (30second for each 3 sides].

  • zinc oxide eugenol dressing.Device

    zinc oxide eugenol dressing.

Study groups in NCT06865508
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1. Experimental Group: Laser therapy combined with zinc oxide eugenol dressing.Experimental* Laser therapy was administered using a low-level laser device with the following parameters: [ wavelength 980 nm810, power 500mw, and duration 90 seconds (30second for each 3 sides]. * Zinc oxide eugenol dressing was applied immediately before the laser therapy. * The intervention will be performed at [specified intervals every day 0, day7, day 14, day 30)]
Receives: Device: Laser therapy; Device: zinc oxide eugenol dressing.
control groupActive comparatorzinc oxide eugenol dressing.
Receives: Device: zinc oxide eugenol dressing.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. pain intensity by VAS

    Pain intensity measured using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at day0, day7, day14 post-treatment.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  2. Socket volume .

    measured using [specific measurement technique, volumetric analysis] at day0, day14 and 1-month post-treatment

    Measured: 4 weeks

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Quality of life assessed

    Quality of life assessed using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-5) questionnaire at day0, day7and day14 post-treatment.

    Measured: 4 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Mar 2025
  2. Study start1 Nov 2023
  3. Primary completion1 Nov 2024
  4. Study completion30 Dec 2024

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
This study is a randomized clinical trial (RCT) designed to evaluate the effectiveness of laser therapy combined with zinc oxide eugenol dressing in comparison to zinc oxide eugenol dressing alone in the management of dry socket among females using oral contraceptives. The study assessed outcomes related to pain, quality of life, and socket volume.
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
50 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06865508
Sponsor's protocol ID
BUC-IACUC-231015-38
Status last verified
Mar 2025
First submitted
4 Mar 2025
Last updated
10 Mar 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Laser therapy and zinc oxide eugenol dressing. in people with Alveolar Osteitis, run by Badr University at 1 site in Egypt.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

pain intensity by VAS (time frame: 4 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Mar 2025.

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