Robot numbing vs. Old-School needle: which scares kids less?

NCT ID NCT07156487

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Dicle University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study will test whether a computer-controlled anesthesia system (SleeperOne 5) reduces pain and anxiety more than a traditional syringe in 84 children aged 7-10 getting dental fillings. Kids will rate their pain and anxiety using special scales, and their heart rate and temperature will be measured. The goal is to find a gentler way to numb teeth for kids.

What this could mean

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Active substance: articaine with epinephrine (Ultracaine D-S Fort)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help dentists choose a less painful, less anxiety-provoking way to numb children's teeth during fillings or extractions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (84 children) that only looks at short-term pain and anxiety. Results may not apply to all kids or dental procedures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder

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ANXIETY IN CHILDREN COMPUTER-CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC ANESTHESIA DENTAL ANXIETY TRADITIONAL LOCAL ANESTHESIA

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Locations

Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry

Diyarbakır, 21300, Turkey (Türkiye)

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