CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Computer-controlled vs. Conventional Injection on Pain and Anxiety in Children

Egypt48 participantsStarted 2025-09-01

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Computer-Controlled automatic injection device versus conventional injection techniques in pediatric dental patients. The study evaluates differences in pain perception, Anxiety levels ,and behavioral responses during dental procedures among children. by using validated pain and behavior assessment scales, this trial seeks to determine whether the use of automated injection system can improve the overall dental experience for children

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 9 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria: * Pediatric patients aged 6-9 years. * Participants are required to undergo dental procedures requiring local infiltration anesthesia. * Only cooperative patients (scoring 3 or 4 on the Frankl Behavior Scale). * No prior dental experiences. * Patients need maxillary infiltration anesthesia. * No prior symptoms of abscess. * Only children with ASA I health status (Free from developmental or systemic disorders). * Parental consent and child assent required for enrollment. \- Exclusion criteria: * Medical conditions or systemic illnesses. * Psychiatric conditions affecting pain or anxiety evaluation. * Parental refusal or child unwillingness to participate

What they're measuring

Simplified Faces Pain Scale

Timeframe: Immediately after injection procedure

Sound, eye, motor scale

Timeframe: Starting From point entry of anesthesia till end of injection procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07193342

SponsorFuture University in Egypt

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-15