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Effect of Computer-controlled vs. Conventional Injection on Pain and Anxiety in Children

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Dental Pain, Dental Anxiety and Child Behavior Are Assess in Response to Dental Injection
Registration Number
NCT07193342
Lead Sponsor
Future University in Egypt
Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Computer-Controlled automatic injection device versus conventional injection techniques in pediatric dental patients. The study evaluates differences in pain perception, Anxiety levels ,and behavioral responses during dental procedures among children. by using validated pain and behavior assessment scales, this trial seeks to determine whether the use of automated injection system can improve the overall dental experience for children

Detailed Description

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Computer-Controlled automatic injection device versus conventional injection techniques in pediatric dental patients. The study focuses on evaluating and analyzing primary outcome ( pain perception) and secondary outcome ( anxiety levels )

Eligible participants will be healthy children who require dental treatment under local anesthesia. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two Groups :

Groups A: Will receive The Star pen® system , incorporating battery-powered feedback for controlled pressure.

Group B: will receive conventional anesthetic syringe . pain will be assessed both subjectively using age- appropriate pain rating scales (such as Simplified Faces Pain Scale (S-FPS), and objectively using Sound, Eye, Motor scale .

Anxiety will be evaluated by measuring heart rate (objectively ). Child behavior during the procedure will be monitored and rated using venham's behavior scale.

This study aims to determine whether Star pen® system offers a more comfortable and less anxiety - provoking experience for children compared to the conventional method. The result may guide pediatric dentists in selecting the most suitable delivery technique to improve the dental experience and cooperation in pediatric patients.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sound, eye, motor scaleStarting From point entry of anesthesia till end of injection procedure
Simplified Faces Pain ScaleImmediately after injection procedure
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Venham Behavior Rating ScaleStarting From point of entry of anesthesia till end of injection procedure
pulse oximeterFrom sitting of patient on dental chair till the end of the injection procedure

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