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Could a new needle design make dental shots Pain-Free?

NCT ID NCT07703410

Symptom relief Sponsor: Saidu College of Dentistry Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares a specially designed needle tip, the Transcodent painless needle, with a standard dental needle to see if it causes less pain during injections in the upper front teeth area. Sixty adults needing dental work on both sides of their mouth will receive injections with both needle types, and they will rate their pain right after each injection. The goal is to find a way to make dental procedures more comfortable for patients.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a dental needle tip with a three-edge lancet grinding bevel and silicone coating designed to reduce injection pain
What this could lead to
If effective, this needle tip could make dental injections less painful, improving patient comfort during routine procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The needle tip may not significantly reduce pain compared to standard needles.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18 to 60 years. Patients requiring bilateral maxillary anterior infiltration anesthesia for dental treatment. Patients undergoing endodontic procedures involving maxillary canines or premolars. Presence of healthy maxillary teeth on both sides suitable for infiltration anesthesia. Individuals with no systemic disease or neurological disorder affecting pain perception. Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. Both male and female participants. Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant or lactating women. Use of analgesics, sedatives, or other pain-modifying medications within the previous 12 hours. Known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics, benzocaine, lidocaine, or epinephrine. Presence of active infection, inflammation, swelling, or pathology at the injection site. Severe dental anxiety, needle phobia, or inability to cooperate with study procedures. Individuals unable or unwilling to provide informed consent.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pain Post endodontic pain

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