Sweet-Tasting Solution Versus Placebo to Reduce Pain During Local Anesthetic Injection in Children

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether applying a sugar-free flavored sweet solution (SFSS) before local anesthesia helps reduce injection pain in children. The main question it aims to answer is: Does SFSS reduce pain during dental local anesthesia compared to a placebo (plain water)? Researchers will compare the use of SFSS and a placebo to see which results in lower pain scores. Participants will: Receive SFSS or placebo before local anesthesia during two dental visits Have their pain measured using self-reported and observational pain scales Have their heart rate monitored during the procedure

NCT Number	NCT07279285
Lead Sponsor	University of Jordan
Conditions	Injection Pain, Local Anesthesia Infiltration, Pain, Injection Pain Prevention, Pediatric Patients
Enrollment	54 participants
Start Date	2026-01-01
Primary Completion	2026-04-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-04-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-06