Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 10Years - 14Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
NCT07362160

Clear Orthodontic Expander Versus Hyrax

Led by University of Baghdad · Updated on 2026-04-22

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Participants Needed

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Research Sites

52 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This study will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a clear expander fabricated from 2-mm biocompatible polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) thermoforming material integrated with an expansion screw in achieving dental and skeletal expansion in adolescent patients, compared with the conventional Hyrax expander.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Clear Orthodontic Expander Versus Hyrax

Who Can Participate

Age: 10Years - 14Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Patients aged 10 to 14 years at the start of treatment
  • Unstable unilateral or bilateral posterior crossbite due to maxillary constriction
  • Fully erupted first molars
  • Good oral health free from cavities and periodontal problems at treatment start
  • Good general health
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Obvious facial asymmetry
  • Orofacial cleft
  • Previous orthodontic treatment
  • Bad oral habits
  • Active periodontal disease

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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University of Baghdad/Collage of Dentistry

Baghdad, Al-Rusafa, Bab Al-moadham, Iraq

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Research Team

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Noor FK Al-Khawaja, BDS, MSc

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How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

DOUBLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

2

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