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Robot needle vs. old-school shot: which hurts less for kids at the dentist?

NCT ID NCT07193342

Symptom relief Sponsor: Future University in Egypt Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a computer-controlled automatic injection device causes less pain and anxiety in children aged 6-9 compared to a conventional dental injection. 48 cooperative children with no prior dental experience took part. The goal was to see if the automated system improves the overall dental experience for kids.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

48 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 9 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * Pediatric patients aged 6-9 years. * Participants are required to undergo dental procedures requiring local infiltration anesthesia. * Only cooperative patients (scoring 3 or 4 on the Frankl Behavior Scale). * No prior dental experiences. * Patients need maxillary infiltration anesthesia. * No prior symptoms of abscess. * Only children with ASA I health status (Free from developmental or systemic disorders). * Parental consent and child assent required for enrollment. \- Exclusion criteria: * Medical conditions or systemic illnesses. * Psychiatric conditions affecting pain or anxiety evaluation. * Parental refusal or child unwillingness to participate

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Conditions

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Toothache

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Dental pain, dental anxiety and child behavior are assess in response to dental injection

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Future University in Egypt

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11835, Egypt