Comparison of Patient-reported Pain After Initial Archwire Placement
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Conditions studied: Orthodontic Discomfort, Pain, Orofacial
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03906422
- Run by
- University of Colorado, Denver
- People needed
- 126
- Starts
- 2019-05-10
- Expected to finish
- 2028-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-14
Who can join
Age: 12 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Healthy, with no significant systemic diseases or complications or special needs
- Requiring a minimum of 1 dental arch (first molar to first molar) labial fixed orthodontic appliance banded/bonded in 1 appointment
- All banded/bonded teeth can be ligated to initial archwire (no severely displaced or blocked out teeth).
- Any planned dental extractions that is part of the orthodontic treatment plan must be carried out at least 3 weeks prior to or after initial orthodontic appliance bonding.
- Age 12 years or older
You may not qualify if…
- Currently taking or recently taken sulfonamides, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, or phenothiazines
- Currently taking physician-prescribed medical marijuana for the management of pain or recreational marijuana during the trial period
- Metal-type (Nickel) allergies
- Less than 12 years old
- Same day use of analgesics prior to bonding
- Treatment requiring dental extractions prior to or immediately after bonding of fixed appliance
Where it is running
- University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine — Aurora, Colorado, United States (enrolling)
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