Clinical trials: Braces
Sever's Disease
Comparison of Braces for Treatment of Sever's Disease
This study is to learn more about braces that may help young athletes diagnosed with Sever's disease. Young athletes with this diagnosis who are seen by a Sports Medicine doctor will be asked it they want to be a part of the…
- Trial name
- NCT03494647
- Testing
- Cheetah Heel Cup, The X Brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Dental Caries, Streptococcus Mutans
Effect of MI Paste Plus™ on Streptococcus Mutans and White Spot Lesions in Fixed Orthodontics
Background This study is part of a doctoral research project at Universidad Cardenal Herrera CEU (Spain), directed by Prof. Santiago Arias de Luxán and conducted by doctoral candidate Shirli Kelmendi within the PhD program in…
- Conditions
- Dental Caries, Streptococcus Mutans, Tooth Demineralization, Orthodontic Appliances, Fixed
- Trial name
- MIPASTEORTHO (NCT07244991)
- Testing
- MI Paste Plus (CPP-ACP with Sodium Fluoride)
- Where
- 2 sites in Albania
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Class II Malocclusion
the Condylar Response of Mini-plate Anchored Rigid Fixed Functional Appliance Versus Dentally Anchored Semi-rigid One
This study will be directed to evaluate The effect of two different types of fixed functional appliances on the temporomandibular joint. Study design: Prospective randomized clinical study.
- Trial name
- NCT05466344
- Testing
- Herbst Group, TFBC Group
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Malocclusion, Malocclusion, Angle's Class
Precision Orthodontics: Virtual Treatment Planning for Orthodontic Braces
The investigators are evaluating the effectiveness of custom-made 3D-printed ceramic (tooth-colored) brackets (braces) compared to conventional tooth-colored brackets (braces).
- Trial name
- NCT04002999
- Testing
- 3D printed ceramic bracket and tray, Stock ceramic bracket + 3D printed tray, Stock bracket, no tray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Motivational Interviewing, Oral Hygiene
Motivational Interview and Orthodontic Patients
A parallel-group randomized clinical trial was conducted with 45 patients of the Orthodontic Clinic of Universidad Iberoamericana's (UNIBE) Postgraduate Unit.
- Conditions
- Motivational Interviewing, Oral Hygiene, Orthodontic Appliance Complication
- Trial name
- NCT04871373
- Testing
- Motivational interviewing, Oral Hygiene Instructions
- Where
- Dominican Republic
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Iberoamericana
S.Mutans Colonization in Adults With Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
Changes in Streptococcus Mutans Colonization With Different Oral Hygiene Protocols in Adult Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
Fixed orthodontic appliances increase the rate of plaque accumulation around orthodontic brackets and gingival margins. It was also found that the amount of plaque accumulation and S.mutans level around banded orthodontic…
- Trial name
- NCT05016713
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine mouthwash, Interdental brush, Fluoride-based toothpaste
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Orthodontic, Pain
Impact of Photobiomodulation on Pain Associated With Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontic treatment can cause pain. Research studies have shown that light therapy can help reduce pain that is caused by orthodontic treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT06289595
- Testing
- PBM Ortho device
- Where
- 7 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PBM Healing International Limited
Orthodontic Pain (D013850), Pain Management (D016146)
A Randomized Clinical Trial of the Effectiveness of Acupressure in Relieving Orthodontic Pain
Orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances often causes pain, which peaks within 24 hours after archwire placement and lasts for several days.
- Conditions
- Orthodontic Pain (D013850), Pain Management (D016146), Acupressure (D056351), Analgesics, Non-Narcotic (D000700)
- Trial name
- NCT06812936
- Testing
- Acetaminophen, Acupressure
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
White Spot Lesion
The Effect of ICON Treatment on WPL With Patients After Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of ICON on White spot lesions compared to CPP-ACPF plus.
- Trial name
- NCT03391180
- Testing
- ICON Remineralization, CPP-ACPF
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
Malocclusion, Angle Class II, Division 1
Evaluation of Mini Plates Anchorage With Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device
The purpose of this study is to determine if the Forsus Fatigue resistant Device appliance with direct skeletal mini plates anchorage is capable of achievement of skeletal mandibular effects while preventing the excessive…
- Trial name
- NCT02475785
- Testing
- FFRD and mini plates group, Conventional FFRD
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sherif A. Elkordy
Periodontal Diseases
Periodontal Health Knowledge Among Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
The study is a cross-sectional survey investigating the Periodontal health knowledge among patients with fixed orthodontic appliance attending the orthodontic department and the paid section faculty of dentistry Cairo University.
- Trial name
- NCT04532255
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 314 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Dental Malocclusion, Stability
Retention With Three Different Bonded Retainers a Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial With 5-year Follow-up
One of major challenges in orthodontics is to inhibit relapse and ensure stability of treatment outcomes. Retention is the phase of orthodontic treatment that attempts to keep teeth in the corrected position after correction with…
- Trial name
- NCT04828096
- Testing
- Orthodontic retention
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 324 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Region Örebro County
Health of Periodontium
Comparison of the Effect of Two Types of Fixed Retainers on the Health of the Gums
Different types of retainers have been used to assure the stability of orthodontic treatment. The aim of this study is clinical and radiographic comparison and evaluation of two common types of lingual fixed retainers on the…
- Trial name
- NCT01314729
- Testing
- Fiber-reinforced-composite retainer, Composite-wire retainer
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Elbow Pain, Shoulder Pain
Buckets vs. Braces Prospective Study
The purpose of this research study is to determine if there is a difference in shoulder or elbow pain between youth athletes who throw regularly without a brace, those who use a brace, and those who limit their throw count by…
- Trial name
- NCT06904430
- Testing
- Bucket Group, Brace Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Orange County
Malocclusion
The Effect of Ultrasound on Orthodontic Tooth Movement
To study whether or not the Aevo System™ medical device enhances the rate of tooth movement in human subjects who use orthodontic braces.
- Trial name
- NCT01828164
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SmileSonica Inc.
Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases, Gingivitis; Chronic
Guided Biofilm Therapy Compared to Traditional Cleaning for Treating Gingival Inflammation in Orthodontic Patients
Why is this study being done? This study is for people with braces who have gum inflammation (gingivitis), which is when gums are swollen and bleed easily.
- Conditions
- Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases, Gingivitis; Chronic, Gingivitis, Gingival Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT07355517
- Testing
- Guided Biofilm Therapy, Traditional Ultrasonic Scaling + Polishing
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Abdullah University Hospital
Orthodontic Brackets
Damon vs MBT Braces: Patient Compliance and Treatment Efficiency
Comparison between two bracket prescription systems, MBT and DAMON Ultima brackets and evaluate whether the changes incorporated in DAMON Ultima brackets can drive earlier improvement on teeth position, clinically visual…
- Trial name
- NCT07185087
- Testing
- passive self-ligating, Damon Ultima brackets, Conventional ligation, MBT brackets
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Pain, Anxiety
Comparison of Subjective Experiences Between Patients Receiving Clear Aligners or Fixed Appliances
This study aimed to compare experiences between adult patients receiving clear aligners and fixed appliances during the initial stage of orthodontic treatments.
- Conditions
- Pain, Anxiety, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT03656471
- Testing
- clear aligners or fixed appliances
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West China Hospital
Dental Bonding, Orthodontic Brackets
Segmented Indirect Versus Direct Bracket Bonding
This randomized clinical trial compared two methods of attaching orthodontic brackets to teeth: conventional direct bonding, in which each bracket is placed and bonded individually in the mouth, and a segmented modified indirect…
- Trial name
- NCT07861178
- Testing
- Direct bonding, Segmented modified indirect bonding
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Elm University
Pain
Methods That Reduce Pain During Debonding Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of four different methods (including the control group) in reducing pain during debonding of fixed orthodontic appliances in participants requiring the removal of…
- Trial name
- NCT05904587
- Testing
- SureSmile® VPro™, ortho technology, sports advantage, thermal forming soft EVA 3mm, cotton roll
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad