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Study Comparing Pain and Anxiety in Children During Local Anesthesia: Which Injection Method Works Best?

Comparative evaluation of pain perception and anxiety during the administration of local anesthesia using three different injection techniques in 6 to 13 year old children- A randomized controlled trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/04/084095
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-04-04
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-28

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K040- Pulpitis

Interventions

Intervention1: 1. Star Pen 2. Septodont: 1- Star Pen- Dental Anesthesia Device(Woodpecker) using cartridge (Septodont- Lignospan special) and needle 30-guage (Septodont-Septojet) 2. Septodont- Aspira

Sponsors

Charul Anil Mahajan
Lead Sponsor
Dr Swapnil Patil
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patient with no prior history of local anesthesia administration for dental treatment procedure. 2. Cooperative behavior- class 3 or 4 Frankel scale. 3. Patients having dental problems related to mandibular molars. 4. No medical conditions contraindicating the use of local anesthesia. 5. Not taking any medications that potentially interfere with pain assessment within 24 hours before the treament.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of significant medical conditions. 2. Any medications. 3. Uncooperative patients. 4. Patients with cardiac pace-makers.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain perception during administration of local anesthesia using three different injection techniques is to be determined. Evaluation will take place using subjective scale by WONG BAKERS FACES PAIN RATING SCALE.Timepoint: 3 Months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety during administration of local anesthesia using three different injection techniques is to be determined. Evaluation will take place using Venhams index.Timepoint: 3 Months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactCharul Anil Mahajan

MGVs K.B.H Dental College and Hospital, Nashik(MUHS)

dr.swapnilkpatil@gmail.com9545178982

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026