NCT05469451

Brief Summary

To evaluate the effect of the low power density 940nm diode laser in the total relief of dental crowding during the alignment phase and the perception of pain in patients who initiate orthodontic treatment.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2022

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 18, 2022

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 21, 2022

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 20, 2022

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 20, 2022

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 20, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

August 4, 2022

Status Verified

August 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

July 18, 2022

Last Update Submit

August 1, 2022

Conditions

Keywords

Low-Level Light TherapyMalocclusionOrthodonticsPain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Total relief of dental crowding

    This was measured as the resolution of anterior crowding in the lower arch calculated by the difference of Little's irregularity index, the distance in millimeters between the contact points from mesial of the canine to mesial of the contralateral canine in the lower arch in the digitized models in each of the established times. Perfect alignment from the mesial aspect of the left canine to the mesial aspect of the right canine would theoretically have a score of 0, with greater crowding represented by greater displacement and thus a higher index score.

    3 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Pain perception

    3 months

Study Arms (2)

Group 1: irradiated with low power laser (940nm)

EXPERIMENTAL

Irradiated with a low power density laser of 940 (nm), 100 megawatt, which will be calibrated and the result of the calibration will be checked with the use of the power meter. The equipment used will be a diode laser (BIOLASE™), the area to be irradiated will be the anterior segment of the lower arch, each tooth will be irradiated for a time of 10 seconds on the vestibular surfaces of the teeth and 10 seconds on the lingual surfaces of the teeth, both at gingival level and at apical level in scanning mode.

Procedure: Low level laser therapy

Group 2: Simulated that they were irradiated.

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Group 2: it was simulated that they were irradiated.

Procedure: Low level laser therapy

Interventions

Irradiated with a low power density laser of 940 (nm), 100 megawatt, which will be calibrated and the result of the calibration will be checked with the use of the power meter. The equipment used will be a diode laser (BIOLASE™), the area to be irradiated will be the anterior segment of the lower arch, each tooth will be irradiated for a time of 10 seconds on the vestibular surfaces of the teeth and 10 seconds on the lingual surfaces of the teeth, both at gingival level and at apical level in scanning mode.

Group 1: irradiated with low power laser (940nm)Group 2: Simulated that they were irradiated.

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 40 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Ages between 20 and 40 years
  • Male or female
  • All lower permanent teeth or at least 36 to 46
  • Little's irregularity index 3mm to 6mm
  • Without prior orthodontic treatment
  • Periodontally stable
  • Non-smokers
  • Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study by signing the informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with a history of long-term medications that interfere with bone metabolism and / or pain synthesis (bisphosphonates, anti-inflammatory or analgesic drugs and hormonal supplements
  • Systemic diseases (Diabetes, hyperthyroidism, disease with bone metabolism)
  • Pregnant women
  • Infants
  • Patients who, during the alignment phase, require the implementation of metal ligatures, springs to expand spaces and lace back uses in the technique.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Fundación Universitaria UniCIEO

Bogotá, 110111, Colombia

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

PainMalocclusion

Interventions

Low-Level Light Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsTooth DiseasesStomatognathic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Laser TherapyTherapeuticsPhototherapy

Study Officials

  • Diana M Montoya, MSc

    Fundación Universitaria CIEO

    STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Diana M Montoya, MSc

CONTACT

Alexandra Perez, MSc

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Masking Details
The patients participating in the clinical trial, the statistician, the students and the study operators who are going to measure Little's irregularity index will be blinded to the interventions, except the principal investigator.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: 50 randomized subjects, 25 per group, seen during the alignment phase with ages between 20 and 40 years, male or female, with all lower permanent teeth or at least 36 to 46, with Little's irregularity index 3mm to 6mm, without prior orthodontic treatment, periodontally stable, non-smokers and who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study by signing the informed consent.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 18, 2022

First Posted

July 21, 2022

Study Start

August 20, 2022

Primary Completion

December 20, 2022

Study Completion

December 20, 2022

Last Updated

August 4, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations