Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Effects of Micro-osteoperforations on Lower Anterior Crowding Using Clear Aligners

Egypt20 participantsStarted 2024-08-01

Plain-language summary

this randomized controlled trial is designed to compare between clear aligner therapy in alleviating mandibular anterior crowding alone versus with micro-osteoperforations

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Adult patients with age ranging from 18 to 35 years.
. Healthy periodontium.
. Presence of full set of permanent dentition excluding third molars.
. Patients requiring non-extraction orthodontic treatment in the mandibular arch.
. Mandibular anterior little's irregularity index from 3 to 6.
. No spaces in the mandibular arch.

Exclusion criteria

. Presence of retained primary teeth in the mandibular arch.
. Patients having systemic diseases as (e.g., diabetes, osteoporosis) or taking medication that could affect tooth movement (e.g., bisphosphonates, anticancer drugs)
. Vulnerable patients.
. Smokers.
. Pregnant female patients.

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

aligner effectivness

Timeframe: 3-9 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07169968

SponsorAin Shams University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-08-15

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