New electronic syringe aims to make dental shots less painful

NCT ID NCT07257432

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Mouetaz Kheirallah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether an electronic syringe (Smartject) causes less pain during injection and provides longer numbing than a traditional syringe. Thirty adults received numbing shots on both sides of their mouth, one with each device. Researchers measured how quickly numbness started and how much pain people felt.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: lidocaine
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a less painful way to deliver local anesthesia for dental work.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit over traditional methods may be minimal.

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PAIN PERCEPTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Al Andalus University

Tartus, Al Kadmous, Syria
Arab University

Hama, Syria

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