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Efficacy of Facial Massager in Reducing Intra Oral Injection Pain in Pediatric Patients
Sponsor: Government Dental College and Hospital, India
Summary
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 .
Official title: Efficacy of a Vibrating Facial-T- Massager as an Adjunct to Topical Anesthesia in Reducing Intraoral Injection Pain in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
4 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2026-06-01
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-07-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Facial T massager
vibrating facial T massager used to apply on mucosa for mechanical stimulation and gate control
Topical Benzocaine 20%
topical application of mucopain gel for 30 seconds