No needle, no tears? new device aims to make dental shots painless for children

NCT ID NCT07426523

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a needle-free device called INJEX to give local anesthesia to children aged 6-9 during dental procedures. The goal was to see if it causes less pain and anxiety compared to a traditional needle. Researchers measured pain using child and observer scales, and anxiety by checking pulse rate. The results could help make dental visits easier for kids.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

INJEX 30 needle-free injection device

What this could lead to

If effective, this device could offer a less painful and less scary way to give local anesthesia to children during dental procedures.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with only 52 children. The device may not work for all kids or all types of dental work, and it still requires a topical gel and local anesthetic.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Toothache

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry

    Damascus, Rif-dimashq Governorate, Syria