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Could a Computer-Controlled needle make dental visits less scary for kids?

NCT ID NCT07714915

Symptom relief Sponsor: Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 38 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 8 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6 to 8 years. * Requiring bilateral pulpectomy treatment of mandibular primary molars. * Frankl Behavior Rating Scale score of 3 or 4. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status I. * No known allergy to local anesthetic agents. * No previous experience with dental local anesthesia. * No signs of acute abscess or swelling in the treatment area. * Parent or legal guardian able to provide written informed consent and child willing to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * ASA Physical Status II or higher. * Known allergy or contraindication to local anesthetic agents. * Frankl Behavior Rating Scale score of 1 or 2. * Children receiving psychological or psychiatric treatment. * Physical or intellectual disabilities that could interfere with study procedures. * Previous experience with dental local anesthesia. * Presence of acute abscess, cellulitis, or diffuse swelling in the treatment area.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental pulp disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dental anxiety Pain Pulpal diseases

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University

    Merkez, Rize Province, 53020, Turkey (Türkiye)

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