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Official title 3D-Printed Versus Laboratory-Fabricated Hyrax Expanders
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05743127
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Maxillary expanders are orthodontic appliances that are commonly used to expand the upper jaw. The purpose of this study will be to compare the effects produced by two different maxillary expanders in children 8-13 years old.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 8 to 13. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Maxillary anterior and/or posterior transverse deficiency with or without crossbite
- Age of 8-13 years
- Children whose parents/guardians are willing to consent to the child participating in the study
- Children ages 12-13 who are willing to assent to participating in the study
- Children who are orthodontic patients at the Medical University of South Carolina Department of Orthodontics or University of Pittsburgh School of...
You likely can't join if
- Patients with previous or ongoing orthodontic treatment
- Patients whose parents have a strong preference as to which expander is used
- Patients with a history of temporomandibular disorders
- Presence of congenitally missing teeth
- Traumatic loss of maxillary incisors
- Patients with craniofacial syndromes, or cleft lip and/or palate
See the full eligibility criteria
- Maxillary anterior and/or posterior transverse deficiency with or without crossbite
- Age of 8-13 years
- Children whose parents/guardians are willing to consent to the child participating in the study
- Children ages 12-13 who are willing to assent to participating in the study
- Children who are orthodontic patients at the Medical University of South Carolina Department of Orthodontics or University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
- people and parents/guardians who have access to an electronic device with internet connection
- Patients with previous or ongoing orthodontic treatment
- Patients whose parents have a strong preference as to which expander is used
- Patients with a history of temporomandibular disorders
- Presence of congenitally missing teeth
- Traumatic loss of maxillary incisors
- Patients with craniofacial syndromes, or cleft lip and/or palate
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 8 years to 13 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.