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Comparison of Patient-reported Pain After Initial Archwire Placement

University of Colorado, Denver · NCT03906422

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 12+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
126
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
May 10, 2019
Record last updated
May 14, 2026

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What the study is about

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.

Being studied: 3M Unitek 0.016 orthodontic archwire; Device: 0.016" Ormco 27oC NiTi orthodontic archwire; Device: 0.016" Ormco 35oC NiTi orthodontic archwire

Conditions: Orthodontic Discomfort; Pain, Orofacial

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • 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

Exclusion Criteria

  • 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

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine

    Aurora, CO 80045

    Site contact: Clifton Carey · 303-724-1046 · clifton.carey@cuanschutz.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Clifton M Carey, PhD · 303-724-1046 · clifton.carey@ucdenver.edu
  • Craig Shellhart, DDS · 303-724-6993 · craig.shellhart@ucdenver.edu
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