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New dental numbing method could spare kids from needle pain

NCT ID NCT07634900

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two methods of numbing the lower back teeth in children who need emergency dental treatment. One method is a standard injection near the jaw nerve, and the other uses a computer-controlled device to deliver numbing medicine directly into the tooth area. Researchers will measure pain and stress levels to see which method works better and is more comfortable for kids.

What this could mean

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Active substance
4% articaine hydrochloride with epinephrine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help dentists choose a better anesthesia method for children, making dental treatments less painful and stressful.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 128 children, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. The new method might not work better than the standard one.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 128 people

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Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 14 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6-14 years * Patients presenting with acute dental pain * Patients requiring emergency endodontic treatment in mandibular permanent molars * Cooperative patients who allowed clinical procedures * Patients whose parents/legal guardians provided informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic diseases affecting pain perception * Patients with known allergy to local anesthetic agents * Patients who used analgesics within 12 hours before treatment * Patients with non-restorable teeth * Patients with a history of behavioral management problems preventing treatment

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inonu University Faculty of Dentistry

    RECRUITING

    Malatya, Malatya, 44280, Turkey (Türkiye)

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