8 completed, 4 unknown, 2 not yet recruiting. 11 Not applicable, 1 Early Phase 1, 1 Phase 4.
| Phase | Trials | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | 11 | Completed 6, Unknown 4, Not yet recruiting 1 |
| Early Phase 1 | 1 | Not yet recruiting 1 |
| Phase 4 | 1 | Completed 1 |
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| Trial | Phase | Status | Sponsor | Enrollment | Start | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mucoadhesive Gels in Controlling Gag Reflex Among Children During Dental Radiographic Examination Tannic Acid Mucoadhesive Gel (Topical), Zinc Acetate Mucoadhesive Gel (Topical), Lidocaine Gel (Topical) - Gag Reflex, Child | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Cairo University | 66 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-04-08 |
| Effective Interventions to Overcome Severe Gag Reflex Anesthetic spray, Acupuncture, Masking Tape - Gagging | Early Phase 1 | Not yet recruiting | Tufts University | 45 | 2025-12-07 | 2025-08-01 |
| The Effect of Earplugs on Gag Reflex and Patient Comfort in Root Canal Treatment Custom-Made Silicone Earplug - Gag Reflex | Not applicable | Completed | Beyhan Başkan | 40 | 2025-05-12 | 2026-10-05 |
| US-guided Airway Nerve Block vs. Topical Lidocaine in Video Laryngoscopy for Difficult Bariatric Intubation. Ultrasound guided airway nerve block for Endotracheal intubation, lidocaine topical anesthesia for Endotracheal intubation - Gag Reflex | Not applicable | Completed | Ain Shams University | 80 | 2025-02-20 | 2025-07-17 |
| Controlling Gag Reflex During Endodontic Diagnostic Radiography Periapical radiograph will be taken without VR, Periapical radiograph will be taken with VR - Gagging, Satisfaction, Patient | Not applicable | Completed | Qassim University | 30 | 2024-09-01 | 2026-01-16 |
| Efficacy of Low-level Laser Acupuncture and Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation on Gag Reflex on Children low-level laser, microcurrent stimulation, placebo - Gagging | Not applicable | Unknown | Alexandria University | 63 | 2024-04-16 | 2024-05-20 |
| The Acceptability of Digital Impression Compared to Conventional Technique in Children Digital Dental Impression, Conventional Dental Impression - Dental Anxiety, Gagging | Not applicable | Completed | Beirut Arab University | 40 | 2023-11-01 | 2025-06-03 |
| Gagging and Feelings of Disgust: Forgotten Reactions in Dental Treatment? No intervention (observational study) - Gagging, Disgust | Completed | Oral Health Centre of Expertise in Western Norway | 1472 | 2022-10-01 | 2025-08-06 | |
| Effect of Palatable Lidocaine Gel on Gag Reflex for Patients Undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Propofol Injection [Diprivan], Dexmedetomidine [Precedex], Palatable Lidocaine Topical Gel - Gastro-Intestinal Disorder | Not applicable | Completed | Zagazig University | 120 | 2020-01-01 | 2020-08-07 |
| Acupuncture vs TENS for Gag Reflex Acupuncture, TENS, Sham-TENS - Gagging | Not applicable | Completed | University of California, Los Angeles | 60 | 2018-06-13 | 2021-02-17 |
| Ear Plugs Versus Acupressure for Management of Severe Gag Reflex Earplugs, Acupressure, Placebo - Gagging | Not applicable | Unknown | Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy | 30 | 2016-10-25 | 2018-04-12 |
| Glossopharyngeal Nerve Blockade for Awake Videolaryngoscope Assisted Endotracheal Intubation in the Morbidly Obese lidocaine, placebo - Gagging | Not applicable | Unknown | Royal Victoria Hospital, Canada | 24 | 2013-01-01 | 2013-02-15 |
| Impact of Anesthetic Choice (Sevoflurane Versus Desflurane) on Airway Reflex Recovery in the Context of Antagonized Neuromuscular Block Sevoflurane, Desflurane, Rocuronium - Airway Reflexes, Protective, Recovery After Neuromuscular Block | Phase 4 | Completed | University of California, San Francisco | 107 | 2010-08-01 | 2014-05-16 |
| The Antigagging Effect of Granisetron (Kytril), an Antiemetic Drug, in Dental Situations GRANISETRON - Antiggaging Effect, Antiemetic | Not applicable | Unknown | Hadassah Medical Organization | 2010-11-30 |
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