Could a Computer-Controlled needle make dental visits less scary for kids?
NCT ID NCT07714915
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways of numbing a child's tooth for a root canal on a baby molar: a computer-controlled system that delivers anesthetic slowly and steadily, versus a traditional injection. The goal is to see which method causes less anxiety and pain in children aged 6 to 8. Each child will experience both techniques on different teeth, allowing a direct comparison.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery system and articaine hydrochloride with epinephrine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a less anxiety-provoking and less painful dental anesthesia method for children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 38 children, so results may not apply to all kids or dental procedures. The benefit over conventional methods may be modest.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University
Merkez, Rize Province, 53020, Turkey (Türkiye)
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