CompletedNot Applicable

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Between Two Different Types of Orthodontic Appliances

Syria36 participantsStarted 2022-06-02

Plain-language summary

Patients who have mild crowding from the Orthodontic Department at University of Damascus Dental School will be treated in this trial. The effects of modified aligner appliance with NiTi springs on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) compared with conventional fixed appliances using the OHIP-14 questionnaire during orthodontic treatment. So, this study aims to compare the changes in OHRQoL between patients receiving modified aligner appliances or conventional fixed appliances during orthodontic treatment. There are two groups: 1. Experimental group: the patients in this group will be treated using a modified aligner appliance. 2. Control group: the patients in this group will be treated using conventional fixed appliances

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Patients aged between (18 - 25) years.
. Mild crowding \< 4 mm in the lower dental arch with class I malocclusion
. No congenitally missing or extracted teeth (except for third molars)
. Patients with good oral hygiene.

Exclusion criteria

. Bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion.
. Previous orthodontic treatment.
. Severe skeletal discrepancy.

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

Changes in oral health related quality of life

Timeframe: T0: immediately before the start of orthodontic treatment; T1: after two weeks; T2: after one months; T3: after two months; T4: post-treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06401382

SponsorDamascus University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-02-13

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