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Self-reported and Experimental Pain in Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment

NCT06426238 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 38

Last updated 2025-06-08

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Summary

Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) is defined as the minimum force applied to an area that is perceived as pain. PPT is considered an objective measurement tool to assess pain levels. Studies have assessed the difference in pain levels between clear aligners and fixed appliances using subjective pain scales. No study has utilized PPT to evaluate the difference in pain between aligners and fixed braces at different time points. This study will aim to compare the self- reported and experimental pain perception between the clear aligner and fixed appliance therapies during the phase of crown alignment and to assess how long pain is perceived in the following five days from the adjustment of the appliance.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Midwestern University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
14 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-01-03
Primary Completion
2025-06-01
Completion
2025-06-01

Countries

  • United States

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