Laser Treatment for Tongue-Tie in Young Children
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special laser can safely and effectively treat tongue-tie (a condition where the tissue under the tongue is too tight) in children ages 3–6. The goal is to see if the laser helps the tongue move better and heals faster than other methods.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 6 years old
- Your child has been diagnosed with grade 3 or 4 tongue-tie (moderate to severe tightness)
- You are willing to attend follow-up visits at 24 hours, 3 days, 1 week, and 1 month after the procedure
- Your child has no known allergy to numbing medicines like lidocaine
- Your child has no serious health conditions such as heart disease, bleeding disorders, or uncontrolled asthma
- Your child can cooperate during the procedure with local (numbing) anesthesia and follow after-care instructions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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