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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al-Mustansiriyah University
Baghdad, Rusafa, 10001, Iraq
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