Topical numbing gel for pain and anxiety in children's dental care
Part of Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether a numbing gel applied to the gums before a dental injection can reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 6 to 8. It aims to make dental visits more comfortable for kids.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 8 years old.
- Your child needs a numbing injection in the upper jaw for a baby molar (second primary molar) as part of a routine, non-painful dental treatment.
- Your child has not had a numbing injection for dental work before.
- Your child is generally healthy with no chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, or kidney or liver problems.
- Your child does not have allergies to benzocaine or lidocaine (common numbing medicines).
- A parent or guardian must agree in writing to let the child 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.
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