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

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by Alexandria University
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorAlexandria University
Started2024-04-16
Est. completion2024-08-16
Eligibility
Age6 Years – 9 Years
Healthy vol.Accepted

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

Age: 6 Years – 9 YearsHealthy volunteers accepted
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 Criteria:

* children taking anti-emetic drugs
* children sensitive to alginate

Conditions2

AnxietyGagging

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