Laughing gas eases Kids' dental fears, study finds
NCT ID NCT07384988
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether nitrous oxide (laughing gas) can reduce dental fear in 60 children aged 6-10. The children received dental treatments like fillings or extractions. Researchers measured anxiety using standard scales and found that nitrous oxide helped lower fear and improve behavior during procedures.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Sep 2024
- 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 10 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * 1.Aged 6-10 years; 2.Classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II; 3.Required dental treatments such as caries filling, pulp therapy, or tooth extraction; 4.Informed consent obtained from the child's guardian. Exclusion Criteria: * 1.Contraindications to nitrous oxide inhalation, such as severe cardiopulmonary dysfunction, intestinal obstruction, or pneumothorax; 2.Mental illness or intellectual disability that would hinder cooperation with assessments or treatment; 3.Received dental sedation or general anesthesia within the past month;
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shaoxing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital
Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, China
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