Comparative Assessment of Thickness Changes in 3D-Printed vs. Custom-Made Mouth Guards for Childr… (NCT07000435) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparative Assessment of Thickness Changes in 3D-Printed vs. Custom-Made Mouth Guards for Children in Contact Sports
Egypt56 participantsStarted 2025-08
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare changes in the thickness of traditional and 3D-printed custom mouth guards in pediatric athletes who participate in contact sports. Specifically, it will assess the occlusal thickness changes between both types of mouth guards. The research will involve 56 children engaged in contact sports, and the evaluation will cover occlusal thickness, speech, oral functions, and cost-effectiveness over the course of one yea
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 14 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Athletic children who play contact sports Age ranges between 8-14 years. Compliance: participants must agree to use mouth guard consistently Parental consent Physically fit
Exclusion Criteria:
Athletic children who play contact sports Age ranges between 8-14 years. Compliance: participants must agree to use mouth guard consistently Parental consent Physically fit
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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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
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Occlusal thickness changes
Timeframe: Three months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07000435
SponsorCairo University
Sponsor typeOTHER
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Primary completion2025-10
Contact for this trial
Mahmoud Tawfik Elbably, Bachelor's degree of dentistry