CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Patient Preference on Retention Success

Turkey (Türkiye)128 participantsStarted 2021-12-14

Plain-language summary

Aim of the Study: To determine whether allowing the patient to choose the type of retainer affects the success of retention in terms of stability and patient satisfaction. Hypothesis: Allowing the patient to choose their retainer can increase the success of retention. Design: Two-arm parallel group randomized controlled clinical trial

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Patients older than age 12
. Patients who have been treated with fixed orthodontic appliances
. Patients with good standard of oral hygiene

Exclusion criteria

. Patients with initial diastema or other significant spacing
. Patients with dentofacial syndromes/cleft lip and palate
. Patients who had orthodontic treatment before
. Patients with hypodontia (more than one tooth missing, except third molars)

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

Stability

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06478771

SponsorHacettepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-14

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