How the dentist talks during numbing injections
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether the way your dentist communicates with you during a numbing shot (para-apical anesthesia) affects your pain and comfort. It may help find the best way to talk to patients during dental procedures.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You need a numbing shot for dental treatment
- You speak and understand French well
- You have health insurance (social security)
- You are willing and able to give your written permission to take part
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study compares the pain a child feels during a numbing injection at the dentist to the pain the parent thinks the child is feeling. It helps doctors understand the difference between a child's actual pain and what parents perceive, which may improve how pain is managed during dental visits.
This study compares two types of dental needles to see which causes less pain during numbing shots in the upper front teeth. It's for people who need treatment on both sides of the upper jaw and want to find a more comfortable shot.
This study compares a new computer-controlled numbing method with the standard injection to see which is less painful and better for children's behavior during dental procedures. It aims to help children aged 6 to 9 have a more comfortable experience at the dentist.
This study compares two ways of giving numbing medicine (anesthesia) for dental work in children: one uses a computer to control the injection, and the other is the traditional method. It aims to see which one causes less pain and anxiety, which can help make dental visits easier for kids.
This trial tests whether a vibrating tool or a cold pack can help reduce pain when children get a numbing shot at the dentist. If your child needs a simple filling and is generally healthy, this study might help make their experience more comfortable.
This trial tests whether a child-friendly, AI-assisted conversation method can help reduce anxiety in children who need a dental filling, pulpotomy, or similar treatment. It is for children ages 6-12 who are coming to the dentist for the first time and will receive local anesthesia.
Hear when a new Communication Skills trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.