Comparison of Patient-reported Pain After Initial Archwire Placement
NCT03906422
This study is recruiting at 1 US site in 1 state, according to its ClinicalTrials.gov record last updated .
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.
Shortened from the sponsor's brief summary. View official record on ClinicalTrials.gov
Conditions studied
- Orthodontic Discomfort
- Pain, Orofacial
Eligibility basics and study details
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 12 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
- Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov
- May 14, 2026
These are the basic criteria only. The full inclusion and exclusion criteria are on the official record, and the study team decides who can take part.
US recruiting sites
Colorado · 1
- University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine · Aurora, CO
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, data processed . Recruiting US sites filtered by distance and site status; summaries shortened.