Laser surgery for tongue or lip tie in children
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests how much pain children feel after a laser procedure to release a tongue or lip tie. It may help doctors find better ways to manage pain after this common surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 8 and 14 years old.
- Your child needs a tongue or lip tie release with a laser.
- Your child is generally healthy (no serious medical conditions).
- Your child is not taking pain medicine, anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, or psychiatric medications.
- Your child has not had surgery in the same area of the mouth before.
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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