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Comparison of Patient-reported Pain After Initial Archwire Placement

NCT03906422 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 126

Last updated 2026-05-14

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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.

Conditions

  • Orthodontic Discomfort
  • Pain, Orofacial

Interventions

DEVICE

3M Unitek 0.016 orthodontic archwire

Placement of 3M Unitek 0.016 archwire for orthodontic treatment

DEVICE

Device: 0.016" Ormco 27oC NiTi orthodontic archwire

Placement of 0.016" Ormco 27oC NiTi orthodontic archwire

DEVICE

Device: 0.016" Ormco 35oC NiTi orthodontic archwire

Placement of 0.016" Ormco 35oC NiTi orthodontic archwire

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Colorado, Denver

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-05-10
Primary Completion
2027-06-01
Completion
2028-06-01
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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