Comparing pain perception in children using different injection methods for dental anesthesia
A Comparison of Pain Perception for Nerve Block and Infiltration Injection Using the Conventional Method and Two Computerized Control Systems
This study tests which dental injection method causes less pain for healthy children aged 5-8 during their dental procedures.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 8 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mansoura University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mansoura, Dakahlia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06129162 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates pain perception in children aged 5-8 years receiving local anesthesia for dental procedures. It compares the effectiveness of a conventional syringe, the STA Single Tooth Anesthesia® System, and the Star Pen anesthesia device for inferior alveolar nerve block and buccal infiltration. The study aims to determine which method results in less pain during the injection process. Children participating must be healthy and cooperative, ensuring accurate assessment of pain perception.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy children aged 5-8 years who require local anesthetic injections for dental treatments.
Not a fit: Patients with systemic diseases or those who do not meet the inclusion criteria will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management techniques in pediatric dentistry.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying success with computerized anesthesia methods, but this specific comparison is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Apparently healthy children (5-8) years old, and free from systemic diseases. 2. Children who require local anesthetic injection for any dental treatment. 3. Cooperative children (positive or definitely positive on Frankel's scale). 4. Children who have no contraindications to the usage of selected local anesthetic agents. Exclusion Criteria: * All that does not correspond to inclusion criteria.
Where this trial is running
Mansoura, Dakahlia
- Faculty of dentistry — Mansoura, Dakahlia, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Osamah M Almekhlafi, Master — Researcher of Pediatric Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry Mansoura University
- Study coordinator: Osamah M Almekhlafi, Master
- Email: dr.osamah.sp@hotmail.com
- Phone: 00201141630514
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.