CompletedNot Applicable

Pain, Discomfort, and Acceptance During Using Electrical Stimulation to Accelerate Orthodontic Teeth Movement

Syria40 participantsStarted 2021-03-15

Plain-language summary

Forty patients with class II division 1 malocclusion who will require extraction of the upper first premolars as a part of the orthodontic treatment plan will be invited to participate in the study. They will be divided randomly into two groups: the electrical group and the control group. The en-masse retraction technique will be used to retract the upper anterior teeth using mini-implants as an anchor unit to provide the maximum anchorage and Nickle-Titanium closed coil springs that will be stretched from the mini-implants to the crimpable hooks on the base wire and applied 250 g of force per side. A special removable electrical device will be used to provide electrical stimulation during the retraction phase. The levels of pain and discomfort will be self-reported using a questionnaire with visual analog scales.

Who can participate

Age range

17 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Adult healthy patients of both sexes
. Age range: 17-25 years.
. Class II Division 1 malocclusion:
. The presence of all permanent upper teeth (regardless of third molars).
. Good oral and periodontal health:

Exclusion criteria

. Patients with previous orthodontic treatment.
. Patients with severe skeletal dysplasia in all three dimensions.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

Change in the perception of pain

Timeframe: Questionnaires will be filled at the following assessment times: at the 1st, 3rd, and 7th day of the first, second, and third months from the beginning of the en-masse retraction of upper anterior teeth

Change in the perception of discomfort

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05920525

SponsorDamascus University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-09-15

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