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Pain Control During Braces Removal Using Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and High-Frequency Vibration
Led by University of Baghdad · Updated on 2026-04-20
90
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
34 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to find the best method to reduce pain during braces removal. We are comparing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), high-frequency vibration, and a control group with no additional intervention. People who have completed orthodontic treatment and need their braces removed can take part. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the three groups. The vibration device will be applied during the braces removal, while TENS will be applied just before the procedure. Before the procedure, participants' anxiety will be measured using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS). During and after the procedure, pain will be assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) from 0 to 100, and participants will rate their satisfaction using a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) from 0 to 10. The purpose of this research is to help orthodontists identify the method that makes braces removal less uncomfortable, more tolerable, and more satisfying for patients.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Pain Control During Braces Removal Using Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and High-Frequency Vibration
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients scheduled for fixed orthodontic appliance removal
- Presence of permanent dentition including both anterior and posterior teeth
- Age between 15 and 35 years
- Ability to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures
- General health adequate for routine orthodontic care
- No regular or recent medication intake within the last 24 hours, including painkillers, corticosteroids, or anti-flu drugs
You will not qualify if you...
- Craniofacial anomalies or systemic conditions affecting pain perception
- Teeth with extensive restorations or prostheses preventing standard bracket removal
- Known allergy or contraindication to TENS or vibration devices
- Pregnancy
- Active periodontal disease such as gingival recession or tooth mobility over Grade I
- Excessive gingival overgrowth that may interfere with bracket removal or study outcomes
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Malak R. Alsaqqaf, B.D.S.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
3
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