No-Needle dental numbing: could a new device spare kids the shot?

NCT ID NCT06576609

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Jazan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a needleless device (INJEX) can reduce pain and improve behavior in children aged 7-10 during dental fillings compared to a traditional syringe. Fifty children received both methods in different teeth, and researchers measured pain using the FLACC scale and behavior with the Frankel scale. The goal is to find a less frightening and more comfortable way to numb kids' teeth for dental work.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: INJEX needleless anesthesia device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a less painful and less scary way to numb children's teeth for fillings, improving their dental experience.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 50 children, so results may not apply to all kids or dental procedures. The device may still cause some discomfort or not work as well as expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Child Behavior dental caries dentin caries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHILD BEHAVIOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

College of Dentistry

Jizan, Jazan Region, 45142, Saudi Arabia

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