Efficacy of Facial Massager in Reducing Intra Oral Injection Pain in Pediatric Patients

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Conditions studied: Local Anesthesia Infiltration

In brief

Abstract * Background: Local anesthesia is a primary source of anxiety in pediatric dentistry. * Objective: To evaluate if mechanical vibration from a low-cost facial massager reduces pain and anxiety during injections using the Gate Control Theory. * Design: Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial .

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07682181

Run by

Government Dental College and Hospital, India

People needed

120

Starts

2026-06-01

Expected to finish

2026-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-02

Who can join

Age: 4 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children aged 4-12 years requiring local anesthesia
• Cooperative behaviour (frankl rating 3,4)

You may not qualify if…

• History of allergy to benzocaine
• acute infection at the site
• special healthcare needs affecting sensory perception
• Medically compromised children
• unco-operative children
• those who do not consent.

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