Ways to reduce pain during a numbing dental injection.

Effect of intraoral photobiomodulation therapy, Vibratory stimulus, and surface cryotherapy on pain perception associated with local anaesthesia infiltration: A Randomized controlled trial. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/03/106042

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-12

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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: Electronic toothbrush: An electronic (powered) toothbrush can reduce pain during dental injections by providing vibration near the injection site. According to the Gate Control Theory o

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult patients aged between 18-35 years Adult permanent anterior or posterior teeth requiring treatment. Participants with the ability to understand the consent forms and pain record scales.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with known drug allergies to anaesthetic agents. Patients with pre-existing debilitating systemic diseases. Patients who have taken analgesics or steroids 24 hours prior to reporting. Patients not willing for the treatment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate the effect of intraoral photobiomodulation therapy, Vibratory stimulus, and surface cryotherapy on pain perception associated with local anaesthesia infiltration in maxillary teeth. Timepoint: baseline	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr MANSI PUNJABI

ITS DENTAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE

hod.cons.gn@its.edu.in9810034451

Outcome results

None listed

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