Laughing gas danger? study probes Kids' abuse risk at dentist
NCT ID NCT02894463
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 76 children aged 3 to 15 getting dental care with nitrous oxide (laughing gas). Researchers watched for signs that kids wanted to keep the mask on longer, like hand gestures or asking to keep it. The goal was to see if there's a risk of children misusing the gas. It's a small, early study that just observes behavior, not a treatment trial.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nitrous oxide (MEOPA)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify early signs of nitrous oxide misuse in children, leading to better safeguards during dental procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center observational study with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. It only measures behavior, not long-term effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nantes
Nantes, 44093, France
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