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New treatment option for Survival Rate of Bonded Brackets
Official title Comparison of the Brackets Bonded With Bulk Fill Composite and Conventional Composite in Patients Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07155343
What this study is testing
What is Bulk Fill Composite?
Bulk Fill Composite is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for survival rate of bonded brackets.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The primary objective of this study is to compare the survival rate (days) of orthodontic bracket bond to the tooth, and the secondary objective is to compare the dental plaque accumulation and gingival health using plaque index and gingival index respectively between brackets bonded with bulk fill composite and light cure conventional composite in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment over a period of three months.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
- This is a blinded study.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 13 to 40. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patients aged between 13 - 40 years
- Patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment
- Patients with good oral hygiene, with grade 1 or below on plaque and gingival indices
- All patients who will sign the informed consent/assent form
You likely can't join if
- Patients with enamel surface defects
- Patients with any periodontal disease i.e. gingivitis or periodontitis
- Patients with any systemic diseases i.e. diabetes and hypertension
- Pregnant or nursing females
- Patients with craniofacial syndromes
- people with a previous history of orthodontic or orthopedic treatment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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, 13 years to 40 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. 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.