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Comparision of effect of topical anesthetic gel, pre-cooled topical anesthetic gel and ice application in reducing pain during local anesthesia injections in children.

Comparing the effectiveness of topical, pre-cooled topical anesthetic gel and ice during local anesthesia administration in pediatric dental patients: a randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106990
Enrollment
45
Registered
2026-03-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: PCS-

Interventions

Intervention1: Pre cooled topical anesthetic gel: The Lignocaine hydrochloride topical anesthetic gel will be placed in refrigerator 15 min prior to application. A laboratory thermometer will be used

Sponsors

Dr Yukti Sakharwade
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Children of 6 to 10 years of age with treatment requiring la administration either in mandibular arch, 2)children who demonstrated positive or definitely positive behavior during pretreatment evaluation(ranking 3 or 4 on the Frankel scale), 3)children having first dental visit.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Children with any systemic illness(ASA II & ASA III), 2)children with a history of allergy to any form of local anesthetic agent, 3)children requiring an emergency dental treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain perception during local anesthesia administrationTimepoint: At baseline

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NilTimepoint: Nil

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Yukti Sakharwade

Maitri college of dentistry and research center

suranadrpratik@gmail.com8871310111

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026