Could a dab of gel before the needle end dental injection pain?
NCT ID NCT07707557
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether applying a 5% lidocaine gel to the gums before a standard numbing injection reduces pain during tooth extractions. About 120 adults will receive either the injection alone or the gel plus injection. Pain levels are measured using a simple 0-10 scale at several points after the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 5% topical lidocaine gel applied before a lidocaine injection
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple step could make dental injections less painful for millions of patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-phase trial, so results may not apply to all dental procedures or patient groups.
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Locations
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Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and Karachi Medical and Dental College
Karachi, Sindh, 74200, Pakistan
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