A randomised controlled trial investigating the efficacy and safety of topical anaesthetic (0.25% Bupivacaine [Marcain]) in paediatric patients for the management of distress following dental extractions under general anaesthesia

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN32315461

Enrollment

135

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2002-10-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Oral Health: Anaesthesia/Sedation Oral Health Anaesthesia/Sedation

Interventions

Prospective randomised clinical trial comparing use of topical anaesthetic against no postoperative anaesthetic.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction of distress in children who have had teeth extracted under general anaesthesia.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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