Could a simple numbing shot before dental surgery prevent Kids' Post-Anesthesia confusion?
NCT ID NCT07604337
First seen Jun 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study will test whether giving children a local anesthetic (numbing medicine) in their gums before dental work under general anesthesia helps them wake up more calmly and with less pain. Eighty children aged 7 to 12 will be randomly assigned to receive the numbing shot or not. Researchers will measure confusion, pain, and recovery quality in the first 30 minutes after surgery.
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Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry
Kayseri, Kayseri, 38039, Turkey (Türkiye)
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What this could mean
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Active substance
articaine hydrochloride with epinephrine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple way to help children wake up more calmly and comfortably after dental surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit may be small or not noticeable.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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