The Effectiveness of Acrylic and Clear Aligners in the Treatment of Anterior Crossbite in Children (NCT06792513) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effectiveness of Acrylic and Clear Aligners in the Treatment of Anterior Crossbite in Children
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2024-06-10
Plain-language summary
To evaluate the treatment efficacy, treatment duration, and cephalometric changes, as well as the impact on quality of life, of clear aligners and labiolingual spring Hawley appliances in the treatment of pediatric patients with anterior crossbite.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. In the mixed dentition phase, aged between 7-12 years
. With a dental Class I molar relationship according to Angle's classification
. ANB within the normal range i.e. (the crossbite will be diagnosed as dental)
. Exhibiting anterior crossbite (AC) in at least one permanent incisor in the sagittal plane
. No prior orthodontic treatment for any reason
. No history of maxillofacial trauma
. No systemic diseases or syndromes that may interfere with treatment
. Able to attend regular appointments and cooperate with instructions throughout the treatment process
Exclusion criteria
. Patients with functional anterior crossbite associated with mandibular functional shift
. Patients with clinically evident retrognathia or prognathia of the maxilla or mandible
. Patients with severe gingivitis or periodontitis
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
1
Changes in Cephalometric Measurements Before and After Treatment Assessed Using Dolphin Imaging Software (Version 11.95)
Timeframe: 3 months
2
Changes in Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Assessed Using the Child Oral Health Impact Profile-Short Form 19 (COHIP-SF-19)