CompletedNot Applicable

Effect Of Low Level Laser Therapy on the Rate of En- Masse Retraction: RCT

Egypt32 participantsStarted 2018-12-02

Plain-language summary

There is scarcity in the literature regrading the effect of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) on the rate of en-masse retraction. This study aims to investigate whether LLLT would affect the rate of en-masse retraction in females having bimaxillary dento-alveolar protrusion.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 30 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult females * Patients having bimaxillary dento- alveolar protrusion and Class I Molar relation * Cases requiring maximum anchorage during retraction. * Good general and oral health Exclusion Criteria: * Patients suffering from any systemic diseases interfering with tooth movement. * Patients with extracted or missing permanent teeth. (except for third molars). * Patients with badly decayed teeth (Other than 1st premolars). * Patients with any parafunctional habits (i.e. Bruxism, tongue thrusting, mouth breathing, etc…). * Patients with previous orthodontic treatment * Pregnant females

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?

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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

Rate of en-masse retraction

Timeframe: From date of first premolars' extraction until the date of anterior teeth retraction, assessed up to an average of 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05183451

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-08-20

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