Can a facial massager reduce injection pain in kids?
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if using a facial massager before a dental needle can help reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 4 to 12. It compares the massager to standard care to see if it makes the injection more comfortable.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 4 and 12 years old.
- Your child needs a numbing shot (local anesthesia) for a dental procedure.
- Your child is generally calm and cooperative during dental visits (rated as Frankl 3 or 4).
- Your child does not have an allergy to benzocaine (a common numbing medication).
- Your child has no active infection in the area where the shot will be given.
- Your child does not have any special healthcare needs that affect how they feel sensations.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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