Evaluation of the Effect of MARPE on Speech (NCT06981507) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of the Effect of MARPE on Speech
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2025-02-10
Plain-language summary
This study investigates the effects of Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) on speech characteristics in adolescent and young adult patients.
While MARPE is a widely used orthodontic procedure for treating maxillary transverse deficiency, its potential impact on speech production has not been thoroughly evaluated. The aim of this study is to assess whether MARPE treatment causes any temporary or long-term changes in speech patterns using acoustic and perceptual analysis methods.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with Class I malocclusion
* Presence of maxillary transverse deficiency
* Young adult patients aged 15 to 18 years
* No history of systemic disease, cleft lip/palate, or speech disorders
* No history of previous orthodontic treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with any systemic disease
* Patients who smoke
* Patients with poor oral hygiene
* Patients with cooperation difficulties
* Patients with mental retardation or cognitive impairment
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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