Effectiveness of Computerized Local Anesthesia in Reducing Local Anesthesia in Reducing Child Pai… (NCT07688018) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Computerized Local Anesthesia in Reducing Local Anesthesia in Reducing Child Pain During Injection
Egypt40 participantsStarted 2026-01-01
Plain-language summary
Pain and anxiety management during injection of local anesthesia are major challenges in pediatric dentistry. The injection of local anesthesia is often perceived by children as the most painful step , The introduction of computerized control local anesthetic delivery systems (CCLADS), such as the Star Pen device, has provided a modern approach for reducing discomfort during anesthesia. Additionally, the integrated music distraction feature enhances relaxation and cooperation during treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 6 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Completion of the written informed consent form by parents/guardian.
. Children aged between 4 and 6 years.
. Medically fit patients classified as (ASA I).
. Cooperative children with a Frankl Behaviour Rating Scale of 3 or 4.
. Patients whom their primary molars are indicated for extraction, according to criteria of extraction of (AAPD).
Exclusion criteria
. Children with a history of allergy to local anaesthetic agents.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
heart rate
Timeframe: The pulse oximeter will be placed on the patient's index finger to measure the the baseline heart rate (before giving the local anesthesia by 2 minutes), another measurement will be recorded during local anesthesia administration, and during extraction.
2
Sound, Eye, Motor (SEM) Scale
Timeframe: will used as an objective method for pain assessment during anesthesia at end of injections immediately, after extraction immediately.