Comparison of two ways to numb a child's jaw during a root canal in the back teeth
Official title: Comparison of the Efficacy of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block and Digital Anesthesia in Pulpectomy of Mandibular Permanent Molars in Children
Run by Inonu University · NCT07634900 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether digital anesthesia works as well as the traditional nerve block for numbing kids' lower back teeth during emergency root canals.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 6 Years to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 128 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Inonu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Malatya, Malatya) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | February 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 20, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07634900 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children aged 6–14 with acute dental pain needing emergency endodontic treatment of mandibular permanent molars, who are cooperative and have guardian consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Children with systemic conditions affecting pain perception, allergies to local anesthetics, recent analgesic use, non-restorable teeth, or behavioral management problems may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
In this randomized trial, pediatric patients aged 6–14 with acute dental pain needing emergency root canal treatment on mandibular permanent molars will receive either a conventional inferior alveolar nerve block or computer-controlled digital anesthesia. The primary outcome is anesthesia success during the procedure, with pain levels and need for additional anesthesia recorded, alongside heart rate and blood pressure as indicators of stress. The study aims to determine which technique provides more reliable pain control and a calmer experience for children. Procedures are conducted under standardized conditions at Inonu University, with informed consent from guardians. Results could guide dentists in choosing the more effective anesthesia approach for pediatric emergency care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could improve pain control and reduce stress for children undergoing emergency dental procedures.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has explored digital anesthesia in children, showing potential benefits in comfort and consistency, but evidence remains mixed and this trial adds randomized, direct comparison.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
Where it's running
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Inonu University Faculty of Dentistry
Malatya, Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nisanur Müdüroğlu, DDS
- Email: nsnr_mdr@hotmail.com
- Phone: 905434631893
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.