Mucoadhesive Gels in Controlling Gag Reflex Among Children During Dental Radiographic Examination
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age8-10
SponsorCairo University
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
The study will include children aged between 8 and 10 years .
Pediatric dental patients requiring intraoral radiographs for diagnostic or treatment purposes will be recruited.
Children present with a fully erupted maxillary last molar to allow standardized placement of the radiographic film for gag reflex stimulation.
Written informed consent will be obtained from parents or legal guardians before participation.
Disqualifiers
Children with systemic diseases or neurological disorders that may influence gag reflex,such as epilepsy or cerebral palsy.
Those with a history of allergies to the materials that will be used in the study gels are not considered eligible.
Patients with acute respiratory infections, oropharyngeal inflammation, or enlarged tonsils at the time of the examination are excluded to avoid confounding variables.
Children taking medications known to modify gag reflex or pulse rate, such as sedatives or antihistamines, are not included.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Tannic Acid Mucoadhesive Gel (Topical)
- Zinc Acetate Mucoadhesive Gel (Topical)
- Lidocaine Gel (Topical)
Treatment groups
66 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov