A Clinical Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Types of Orthodontic Aligning Archwire Materials (NCT04090931) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Clinical Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Types of Orthodontic Aligning Archwire Materials
Iraq31 participantsStarted 2019-01-03
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of using heat-activated NiTi with superelastic NiTi archwires during the initial phase of orthodontic treatment.
Primary Objective:
To compare the difference in the amount of crowding in the lower incisors after 4 and 8 weeks from the start of treatment.
Secondary Objectives:
1. To compare the amount of orthodontically-induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR) in the apical region of mandibular central incisors between the two groups of archwires
2. To compare the amount of pain perception between the two groups of archwires during the 1st week after each wire placement.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients indicated for fixed appliance orthodontic treatment who have a moderate crowding (3-6mm) according to the Little's irregularity index (LII).
. Full set of lower permanent dentition excluding the third molars.
. No history of trauma or root resorption in the lower incisors.
Exclusion criteria
. Previous orthodontic treatment.
. Less than 3mm of lower incisor crowding (LII) or with spaced incisors.
. Severe crowding in the lower arch (greater than 7mm) which requires extraction.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.