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Local Anesthesia clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 6 Local Anesthesia clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 6 countries (most in United States (1), Turkey (Türkiye) (1), Spain (1)). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Newest Local Anesthesia clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| AI avatar video to help reduce anxiety and improve cooperation during children's dental numbing shots. | — | Beirut | Recruiting | Mar 4, 2026 |
| AI-supported child-friendly communication to reduce dental anxiety during local anesthesia in children | — | Çanakkale, Kepez | Recruiting | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Intraligamentary injection versus inferior alveolar nerve block for painful lower molar pulpitis | — | Ferrol, A coruña and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Using specialized MRI for dental imaging | — | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Recruiting | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Using virtual reality to improve comfort during heart device implantation | — | Lugano, Canton Ticino | Recruiting | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Using music therapy to reduce pain and anxiety during early pregnancy loss procedures | — | Hong Kong, Shatin | Recruiting | Jan 14, 2021 |
All recruiting trials (6)
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AI avatar video to help reduce anxiety and improve cooperation during children's dental numbing shots.
This study will test whether a short AI-generated avatar video helps 5–7-year-old children feel less anxious and cooperate better during local anesthesia injections compared with the usual Tell-Show-Do explanation.
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AI-supported child-friendly communication to reduce dental anxiety during local anesthesia in children
This compares AI-assisted child-friendly communication with traditional behavior techniques to see if it reduces anxiety, stress, and pain during local anesthesia in children aged 6–12.
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Intraligamentary injection versus inferior alveolar nerve block for painful lower molar pulpitis
This trial will see if an intraligamentary injection or an inferior alveolar nerve block gives better pain control for adults having root canal treatment of a painful lower molar with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.
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Using specialized MRI for dental imaging
This study is testing a new type of MRI specifically for dental imaging to see if it can better diagnose dental problems compared to regular imaging methods.
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Using virtual reality to improve comfort during heart device implantation
This study tests if using virtual reality can help adults feel more comfortable and less anxious during heart device implant procedures.
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Using music therapy to reduce pain and anxiety during early pregnancy loss procedures
This study is testing if music therapy can help reduce pain and anxiety for women undergoing a procedure for early pregnancy loss.
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Quick answers
How many Local Anesthesia clinical trials are recruiting right now?
6, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 6 countries. The most sites are in United States (1 trial), Turkey (Türkiye) (1 trial), Spain (1 trial), Lebanon (1 trial), Hong Kong (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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