New dental gadget aims to make Kids' tooth pulls Pain-Free

NCT ID NCT07156032

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares a computer-controlled injection device (Starpen) to a standard syringe for numbing and extracting upper baby molars in 38 children aged 6-8. The goal is to see if the new device causes less pain during the injection. Children will rate their pain using a faces scale, and researchers will also observe pain behaviors.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

articaine HCL 4% with epinephrine 1:100,000

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a less painful way to give dental injections to children, making dental visits easier for kids and parents.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 38 children, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. The device may not significantly reduce pain compared to a standard syringe.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries

As listed by the trial registrant

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