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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/03/082298 [Registered on: 13/03/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 12/03/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Observational 
Type of Study    
Study Design  Other 
Public Title of Study   Assessment of Efficacy and Brain Activity of Oral Sedation versus Nitrous Oxide Sedation in Paediatric Patients A Comparative Study 
Scientific Title of Study   Assessment of Efficacy and Brain Activity of Oral Midazolam Sedation versus Nitrous Oxide Sedation in Paediatric Patients A Comparative Study 
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Neha Ghongade 
Designation  Post graduate student  
Affiliation  Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Karad 
Address  School of dental sciences KVV Karad Department of Pediatric and Preventive dentistry Department number 42

Satara
MAHARASHTRA
415110
India 
Phone  7030421199  
Fax    
Email  nrghongade13@gmail.com   
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Dr Namrata Gaonkar  
Designation  Associate Professor  
Affiliation  Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Karad 
Address  School of dental sciences KVV Karad

Satara
MAHARASHTRA
415110
India 
Phone  7030421199  
Fax    
Email  namrata_gaonkar@yahoo.co.in  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Neha Ghongade 
Designation  Post graduate student  
Affiliation  Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Karad 
Address  School of dental sciences KVV Karad Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry Department number 42

Satara
MAHARASHTRA
415110
India 
Phone  7030421199  
Fax    
Email  nrghongade13@gmail.com   
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Karad 415110 District Satara State Maharashtra  
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Karad 
Address  School of dental sciences KVV Karad 415110 Maharashtra  
Type of Sponsor  Private medical college 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr Neha Ghongade   School of dental sciences Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Karad   Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Malkapur Karad 415110 Maharashtra
Satara
MAHARASHTRA 
7030421199

nrghongade13@gmail.com  
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Institutional Ethics Committee  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Healthy Human Volunteers  Children undergoing pulpectomy treatment  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Comparator Agent  Oral midazolam and nitrous oxide gas   Children undergoing pulpectomy treatment will be subjected to oral sedation using oral midazolam on the first appointment and nitrous oxide sedation on the second appointment using the inhalational route on consecutive appointments and brain activity will be recorded using electroencephalograph and comparative analysis will be done  
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  4.00 Year(s)
Age To  10.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  Children aged from 4 to 10 years undergoing dental treatment 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  Patients with systemic condition physical disability mental retardation  
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Not Applicable 
Method of Concealment   Not Applicable 
Blinding/Masking   Not Applicable 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
1 year   6 months  
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
1 year   1 year  
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="14"
Sample Size from India="14" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   25/03/2025 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="0"
Months="6"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)   Not Applicable 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Not Yet Recruiting 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary  

Pediatric dentistry aims to provide comprehensive oral healthcare to children including those who may require sedation to ensure a safe and anxiety free dental experience. Sedation techniques play a crucial role in managing fear and anxiety in pediatric patients allowing for successful dental treatments Two commonly employed sedation methods in pediatric dentistry are oral sedation and nitrous oxide sedation However a comprehensive understanding of their efficacy and impact on brain activity is essential for optimizing dental care for children The present study focuses on assessing the efficacy and brain activity associated with oral sedation versus nitrous oxide sedation in pediatric patients The study aims to contribute valuable insights into the effectiveness of these sedation modalities aiding clinicians in making informed decisions regarding sedation techniques for pediatric dental procedures

Dental Anxiety in Pediatric Patients Pediatric dental anxiety is a significant concern that can hinder the delivery of essential dental care to children Unaddressed dental anxiety can lead to avoidance behaviors compromised oral health and negative long-term dental experiences To mitigate these challenges sedation techniques are employed to help children relax and feel comfortable during dental treatment 

 Oral Sedation Oral sedation involves administering sedative medications orally to induce a state of relaxation and reduced anxiety in pediatric patients Medications such as benzodiazepines are commonly used which act on the central nervous system promoting sedation and reducing anxiety However the effectiveness and potential adverse effects of oral sedation require careful evaluation

 Nitrous Oxide Sedation Nitrous oxide also known as laughing gas is a safe and commonly used inhalation sedative in pediatric dentistry Nitrous oxide produces anxiolysis mild sedation and analgesia making it a popular choice for managing dental anxiety in children However a comprehensive assessment of its efficacy and impact on brain activity is crucial to determine its suitability for various pediatric patients


 
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