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Orthodontic Appliance ComplicationNCT03476161

Bond Failure of Two Types of Molar Buccal Tubes

A study testing 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive. 4069-6103 / 4069-6114 / 4069-6203 / 4069-6214 and 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ II Adhesive. 3069-6103 / 3069-6114 / 3069-6203 / 3069-6214 in people with Orthodontic Appliance Complication, run by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust at 1 site in United Kingdom.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study looks at two new types of orthodontic brackets (metal squares of the brace) that have recently been released. Both types have been developed to allow the brackets to stick better to the tooth surface. The difference between the two groups is the adhesive ('glue') that is used. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 8 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Orthodontic Appliance Complication
What is being tested?
3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive. 4069-6103 / 4069-6114 / 4069-6203 / 4069-6214 and 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ II Adhesive. 3069-6103 / 3069-6114 / 3069-6203 / 3069-6214
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
56 participants
Where
1 siteUnited Kingdom
Study dates
8 May 2017to 1 Jun 2018
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 8 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients requiring fixed appliances.
  • Patients aged >8 years old

Who cannot join

  • Orthognathic patients requiring bands on first permanent molar teeth.
  • Patients with cleft lip/palate or any other craniofacial anomalies.
  • Patients already in fixed appliances.
  • Patients who have first permanent molars missing.
  • Patients with hypoplastic first permanent molars/fluorotic first permanent molars.
  • Patients with first permanent molars in crossbite with displacement.
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  • Patients requiring sectional fixed appliances (not including the molars).
  • Patients requiring bands on first permanent molars for TPA, Quadhelix etc.
  • Patients who have buccal restorations/crowned first permanent molars.
  • Patients who do not speak English fluently or understand written English easily.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United Kingdom1 site
  • Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

    London, SE1 9RT

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About this study

Official title: A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Bond Failure of Buccal Tubes Bonded With Conventional Pre-coated Adhesive vs Flash-free Buccal Tubes

This study looks at two new types of orthodontic brackets (metal squares of the brace) that have recently been released. Both types have been developed to allow the brackets to stick better to the tooth surface. The difference between the two groups is the adhesive ('glue') that is used. One uses a more conventional type of pre-coated adhesive (APC-II). The other type uses a new flash-free adhesive that does not require the excess to be removed once placed. It is claimed by the manufacturer that this new adhesive has a far lower failure rate than other types. However, there are very few studies that have looked into the bond failures of these adhesives comparatively, with most being lab-based studies outside of the mouth.

The purpose of this study is to investigate which of the two bracket types lasts longest when glued to teeth for brace treatment and if there are any particular reasons why they may fail. This in turn will provide good evidence and research for future use of different bracket types, with an aim to prevent brackets from coming loose as little as possible during treatment. This could potentially result in smoother treatment for the participants and fewer visits.

A total of 56 participants within the Orthodontic Department at Guy's Hospital London, shall be recruited to the trial and randomly placed into one of the two groups. The participants invited to take part in the trial will require fixed braces ('train-tracks') and meet the specific criteria that the investigators are looking for. Once the braces are fitted, regular appointments are made and participants are asked to return for emergency appointments if any of the brace comes loose. The total time for follow-up after the brace is fitted is a maximum of 3 months. The results shall then be analysed.

Being tested
3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive. 4069-6103 / 4069-6114 / 4069-6203 / 4069-6214, 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ II Adhesive. 3069-6103 / 3069-6114 / 3069-6203 / 3069-6214

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive. 4069-6103 / 4069-6114 / 4069-6203 / 4069-6214Device

    One type of first permanent molar buccal tube used for fixed orthodontic treatment. One types of adhesive, with same buccal tube base.

  • 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ II Adhesive. 3069-6103 / 3069-6114 / 3069-6203 / 3069-6214Device

    One type of first permanent molar buccal tube used for fixed orthodontic treatment. One types of adhesive, with same buccal tube base.

Study groups in NCT03476161
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group 1Otherupper left and lower right 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive upper right and lower left 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ II Adhesive
Receives: Device: 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive. 4069-6103 / 4069-6114 / 4069-6203 / 4069-6214; Device: 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ II Adhesive. 3069-6103 / 3069-6114 / 3069-6203 / 3069-6214
Group 2Otherupper right and lower left 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive upper left and lower right 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ II Adhesive
Receives: Device: 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive. 4069-6103 / 4069-6114 / 4069-6203 / 4069-6214; Device: 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ II Adhesive. 3069-6103 / 3069-6114 / 3069-6203 / 3069-6214

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Difference in bond failure rate between the two molar buccal tubes.

    The primary outcome for this study was to detect failure rates associated with a 3M Unitek APC Flash-free adhesive compared to 3M Unitek APCII adhesive system when bonding first permanent molars with 3M Unitek Victory superior fit buccal tubes.

    Measured: 3 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Mar 2018
  2. Study start8 May 2017
  3. Primary completion1 Jun 2018
  4. Study completion1 Jun 2018

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
56 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03476161
Sponsor's protocol ID
213576
Status last verified
Jun 2018
First submitted
16 Mar 2018
Last updated
11 Jun 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive. 4069-6103 / 4069-6114 / 4069-6203 / 4069-6214 and 3M Unitek Victory Series™ Superior Fit Buccal Tube with APC™ II Adhesive. 3069-6103 / 3069-6114 / 3069-6203 / 3069-6214 in people with Orthodontic Appliance Complication, run by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust at 1 site in United Kingdom.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Jun 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Difference in bond failure rate between the two molar buccal tubes. (time frame: 3 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Jun 2018.

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