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Mucoadhesive Gels in Controlling Gag Reflex Among Children During Dental Radiographic Examination
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This randomized clinical trial compares tannic acid-zinc acetate mucoadhesive gel with lidocaine gel for reducing gag reflex in children aged 8-10 years during radiographic dental examination Gag reflex severity and pulse rate will be assessed before and after gel application. The study evaluates the effectiveness of the tested gel as a potential alternative to lidocaine.
Official title: Clinical Efficacy of Three Mucoadhesive Gels in Controlling Gag Reflex Among Children Aged 8-10 Years During Radiographic Examination:A Randomized Pilot Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
66
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2026-11-01
Last Updated
2026-04-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Tannic Acid Mucoadhesive Gel (Topical)
A mucoadhesive gel containing tannic acid at a specified concentration is applied topically to the oral mucosa prior to the dental procedure. The gel is intended to reduce gag reflex through its astringent and protein-precipitating properties.
Zinc Acetate Mucoadhesive Gel (Topical)
A mucoadhesive gel containing zinc acetate at a specified concentration is applied topically to the oral mucosa before the dental procedure. The formulation is used to evaluate its potential effect in reducing gag reflex.
Lidocaine Gel (Topical)
A topical lidocaine gel at an appropriate concentration is applied to the oral mucosa prior to the dental procedure as a standard local anesthetic agent for gag reflex suppression.
Locations (1)
Faculty of dentistry Cairo university
Cairo, Egypt