Cooling and vibration may ease Kids' dental needle pain
NCT ID NCT07667725
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three methods to reduce pain and fear in 166 children aged 5-9 during dental numbing injections: a device that cools and vibrates, gentle tapping near the injection site, and a thinner needle. Researchers measured pain scores, heart rate, and cooperation. The goal is to find simple ways to make dental visits less scary for kids.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could give dentists simple, low-cost ways to make dental injections less painful and scary for children, reducing lifelong dental anxiety.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation. Results may not apply to all children or dental settings, and the methods may not work for everyone.
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Al-Mustansiriyah University
Baghdad, Rusafa, 10001, Iraq