CompletedNot Applicable

SmartArch vs Super Elastic NiTi Aligning Archwires

Iraq40 participantsStarted 2022-04-17

Plain-language summary

This study is intended primarily to compare the alignment efficiency and rate of two different types of archwires that are used in the first stage of orthodontic treatment , also addressing pain and root resorption that may be associated during treatment, with the hypothesis being a consideration of no deference between the two archwires.

Who can participate

Age range

12 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.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients indicated for fixed appliance orthodontic treatment with 5-9 mm crowding of mandibular anterior teeth according to Little's irregularity index (LII). * Presence of all mandibular permanent teeth, except the third molars. * Overbite and overjet that do not interfere with bracket placement on mandibular anterior teeth. * No history of trauma or root resorption in the mandibular incisors. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous orthodontic treatment. * Less than 5mm of mandibular incisor crowding (LII). * Blocked-out teeth that cannot be engaged with the aligning archwire. * Prior experience of periodontal disease and loss of attachment.

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

Changes in alignment of anterior teeth will be measured using Little's irregularity index

Timeframe: 16 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05510206

SponsorUniversity of Baghdad

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-08-24

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Crowding of Anterior Mandibular Teeth trials