Could a pen replace the needle? new study tests painless dental injections for kids
NCT ID NCT07656194
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a new dental anesthesia pen causes less pain and anxiety than a traditional syringe in children aged 6 to 12 who need a filling. Each child will try both methods (with a two-week break in between) so they can compare the experience directly. The goal is to see if the pen makes dental visits more comfortable for kids.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dental anesthesia injector (painless pen)
- What this could lead to
- If the pen works better, it could make dental visits less scary and painful for children, improving their experience and cooperation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early study with only 22 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The pen might not be significantly better than the standard syringe.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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22 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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6 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged between 6-12 years old * Medically fit * Requiring dental restorative procedures (Filling). Exclusion Criteria: * Children younger than 6 years * Children older than 12 years * Any significant medical history * Requiring extensive restorative dental work type such as full crown coverage
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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