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Comparing Cold and Regular Numbing Gel to Reduce Pain Fear and Anxiety During Dental Injections in Children Using a Child Friendly Hidden Syringe A Study Where Each Child Receives Both Types of Gel for Fair Comparison

COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF PAIN PERCEPTION, DENTAL ANXIETY AND BEHAVIOURAL RESPONSE IN CHILDREN, USING PRE-COOLING METHOD AND TOPICAL ANAESTHETIC GEL DURING LOCAL ANAESTHETIC ADMINISTRATION WITH AND WITHOUT CAMOUFLAGED DENTAL SYRINGE- A SPLIT MOUTH STUDY - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/07/113755
Enrollment
44
Registered
2026-07-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K045- Chronic apical periodontitis Health Condition 2: K041- Necrosis of pulp

Interventions

Intervention1: Pre-cooling of the injection site with an ice stick: Children aged 6 12 years requiring local anaesthetic administration for dental treatment will receive pre-Children aged 6 12 years r

Sponsors

Dr Amit Bopche
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Children aged 6 12 years requiring local anesthetic administration for dental procedures such as bilateral extractions or pulpal therapy. 2.Children classified as Frankl Behavior Rating Scale III or IV, indicating cooperative or definitely positive behavior. 3.Medically healthy children categorized as ASA Physical Status I or II. 4.Children capable of understanding and following verbal instructions during dental treatment. 5.Children whose parents/guardians provide written informed consent, and where appropriate, the child provides assent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with significant behavioral problems or those classified as Frankl I or II. 2. Children with underlying systemic diseases or classified as ASA Physical Status III or above. 3. Children with physical, intellectual, or psychological disabilities that may interfere with pain assessment or cooperation. 4. Children with a known history of allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetic agents or topical anesthetic gels. 5. Uncooperative children who are unable to complete the procedure or pain assessment scales.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate pain perception during local anaesthetic administration in children following pre-cooling or topical anaesthetic gel application using camouflaged and conventional dental syringes.Timepoint: immediately after local anaesthetic administration—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To assess dental anxiety, behavioural response, and physiological changes (pulse rate) associated with local anaesthetic administration in children following the different intervention techniquesTimepoint: During and immediately after local anaesthetic administration—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Brij Kumar

Rungta College Of Dental Sciences And Research

abopche1002@gmail.com9325198284

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026