CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Low Level Laser on Orthodontic Canine Retraction

15 participantsStarted 2016-10-15

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study was to determine whether orthodontically moved maxillary canines exposed to two different protocols and dosage of LLLT exhibited differences in amount and rate of orthodontic tooth movement.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Complete permanent dentition (3rd molars excluded). * The age was ranged from 15 -25 years. * Malocclusion that required extraction of at least maxillary first premolars, followed by canine retraction. * Good oral hygiene and periodontal health. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who diagnosed to have an indication for non-extraction approach. * Serious systemic diseases and/or long term medications that could interfere with OTM. * Previous orthodontic treatment. * Poor oral hygiene or periodontally compromised patients. * Craniofacial anomalies or history of parafunctional habits.

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.

What they're measuring

Evaluation the rate of maxillary canine retraction

Timeframe: 6 Months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04381442

SponsorAl-Azhar University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-06-10

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Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.