RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03906422

Comparison of Patient-reported Pain After Initial Archwire Placement

Comparison of Patient-reported Pain After Initial Archwire Placement With Three Types of Nickel-titanium Archwires: a Prospective Triple-blind, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial


Sponsor

University of Colorado, Denver

Enrollment

126 participants

Start Date

May 10, 2019

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Three different types of 'archwires' can be used in Orthodontic treatment, wire choice is decided by treating Orthodontist based on professional preference since research shows that all types are equally effective. It is possible that one type of wire engenders more patient discomfort. This study will compare the discomfort levels engendered by the three wire types to determine if there is one that induces the least amount.


Eligibility

Min Age: 12 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a medical device called 3M Unitek 0.016 orthodontic archwire, Device: 0.016" Ormco 27oC NiTi orthodontic archwire, and others for people with orthodontic discomfort and pain, orofacial. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

DEVICE3M Unitek 0.016 orthodontic archwire

Placement of 3M Unitek 0.016 archwire for orthodontic treatment

DEVICEDevice: 0.016" Ormco 27oC NiTi orthodontic archwire

Placement of 0.016" Ormco 27oC NiTi orthodontic archwire

DEVICEDevice: 0.016" Ormco 35oC NiTi orthodontic archwire

Placement of 0.016" Ormco 35oC NiTi orthodontic archwire


Locations(1)

University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine

Aurora, Colorado, United States

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