Plain-English translation of NCT06691269 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a new device that uses special light waves to numb teeth and gums during dental procedures in children. Instead of getting a numbing injection, kids would receive a 20-second burst of light that can provide pain relief for up to 20 minutes. The study will compare this light therapy to traditional numbing shots and creams to see if it works just as well.
Many children are scared of dental needles and pain, which keeps them from getting the dental care they need. This new treatment could be a game-changer for pediatric dentistry by offering a needle-free way to manage pain during dental work.
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Your child would come to the dental office for one or more appointments depending on which part of the study they join. During the visit, they might receive either the light therapy or standard numbing treatment before a dental procedure. The light therapy takes about 20 seconds and doesn't involve any needles or injections. The dentist will monitor how well the treatment works by checking if your child feels pain during routine testing or tooth repair.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Sep 24, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
July 2025
Primary completion
June 2027
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2026.
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Central contact
Vineet Dhar, BDS, MDS, PhD
University of Maryland, Baltimore
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