Sweet solution may take the sting out of dental needles for children
NCT ID NCT07279285
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a sugar-free sweet solution applied before a dental injection could lower pain in children aged 6 to 12. Fifty-four kids received either the sweet solution or plain water before their shot. Researchers measured pain using child reports, observer ratings, and heart rate changes. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to make dental visits less scary.
What this could mean
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Active substance
sugar-free flavored sweet solution
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give dentists a simple, safe way to reduce injection pain for children without drugs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 54 children. The effect may be small or not work for all kids, and results need to be confirmed in larger studies.
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Locations
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Lamis
Amman, Jordan