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Comparison of Acupressure, Ibuprofen, and Chewing Gum for the Management of Post-Archwire Orthodontic Pain

9. juni 2026 opdateret af: Shumaila Maryum, Bahria University

Comparative Efficacy of Acupressure, Ibuprofen, and Chewing Gum in Managing Post-Archwire Orthodontic Pain: A Three-Arm Randomized Clinical Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out which method works best to reduce pain after braces are adjusted for the first time (when the first archwire is placed). The study will compare three approaches: acupressure (applying pressure on a specific point on the hand), ibuprofen (a pain-relief medicine), and chewing sugar-free gum. It will also check how safe these methods are and whether patients need extra pain medicine.

The main questions the researchers want to answer are:

Which method reduces orthodontic pain the most after the first archwire is placed? Do patients need extra painkillers in any of the groups? Are there any problems with braces (such as loose brackets or wire issues) within the first week?

Researchers will compare the three groups to see which option gives the best pain relief during the first few days after braces are activated.

Participants will:

Be placed into one of three groups: acupressure, ibuprofen, or chewing gum Use their assigned method after their first orthodontic wire is placed Rate their pain at different time points using a simple pain scale (VAS) Report if they take any extra pain medicine Be checked for any brace-related problems for up to 7 days

This study may help improve comfort and pain management for patients starting orthodontic treatment.

Studieoversigt

Status

Ikke rekrutterer endnu

Betingelser

Intervention / Behandling

Undersøgelsestype

Interventionel

Tilmelding (Anslået)

105

Fase

  • Ikke anvendelig

Deltagelseskriterier

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Berettigelseskriterier

Aldre berettiget til at studere

  • Barn
  • Voksen

Tager imod sunde frivillige

Ja

Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 15 to 35 years
  • Complete permanent dentition
  • Undergoing comprehensive fixed orthodontic treatment
  • Scheduled for initial archwire placement
  • Ability to comply with study procedures
  • Written informed consent provided (or parental/guardian consent for participants younger than 18 years)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant or lactating
  • Systemic disorders that may affect pain perception
  • Periodontal disease
  • Neurological abnormalities that may affect pain perception
  • Known sensitivity to chewing gum
  • Documented allergy to ibuprofen
  • Use of adjunctive orthodontic appliances
  • Use of analgesics, anti-inflammatory medications, or other medications that may affect pain perception within 24 hours before enrollment

Studieplan

Dette afsnit indeholder detaljer om studieplanen, herunder hvordan undersøgelsen er designet, og hvad undersøgelsen måler.

Hvordan er undersøgelsen tilrettelagt?

Design detaljer

  • Primært formål: Behandling
  • Tildeling: Randomiseret
  • Interventionel model: Parallel tildeling
  • Maskning: Enkelt

Våben og indgreb

Deltagergruppe / Arm
Intervention / Behandling
Eksperimentel: Acupressure Intervention
Participants in this arm will receive instructions on the use of acupressure for orthodontic pain management following placement of the initial archwire. Verbal instructions and a standardized advice sheet will be provided. Participants will be trained to apply steady, perpendicular pressure using the thumb of the opposite hand to the LI4 (Hegu) acupressure point for approximately 3 minutes. The location of the LI4 point will be demonstrated and identified as the point on the dorsum of the hand between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone near its radial border. Participants will be instructed to perform acupressure according to the standardized study protocol.
Adfærdsmæssigt: Acupressure
Participants in this arm will receive instructions on the use of acupressure for orthodontic pain management following placement of the initial archwire. Verbal instructions and a standardized advice sheet will be provided. Participants will be trained to apply steady, perpendicular pressure using the thumb of the opposite hand to the LI4 (Hegu) acupressure point for approximately 3 minutes. The location of the LI4 point will be demonstrated and identified as the point on the dorsum of the hand between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone near its radial border. Participants will be instructed to perform acupressure according to the standardized study protocol.
Andre navne:
  • LI4 (Hegu) Acupressure
Aktiv komparator: Ibuprofen Intervention
In the ibuprofen group participants will be provided with a 400 mg oral dose post arch wire placement. With a minimum gap of 8 hours between doses, remaining doses will be taken as per need for the relief of pain with the total daily dose not surpassing 1200 mg.
Medicin: Ibuprofen 400 mg (if necessary)
In the ibuprofen group participants will be provided with a 400 mg oral dose post arch wire placement. With a minimum gap of 8 hours between doses, remaining doses will be taken as per need for the relief of pain with the total daily dose not surpassing 1200 mg.
Eksperimentel: Chewing Gum Intervention
Instructions to chew sugar-free gum for a period of 10 minutes immediately post arch wire placement will be provided to the chewing gum group, 8 hourly, for pain relief.
Adfærdsmæssigt: Chewing Gum
Instructions to chew sugar-free gum for a period of 10 minutes immediately post arch wire placement will be provided to the chewing gum group, 8 hourly, for pain relief.

Hvad måler undersøgelsen?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Post-archwire orthodontic pain
Tidsramme: Pain levels will be recorded using a 10-cm visual analog scale (vas) at the following intervals: • 2 hours • 6 hours • Bedtime (day 1) • 24 hours (day 2) • Day 3 • Day 7
Pain experienced by patients following placement of the initial orthodontic archwire, measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Pain levels will be recorded using a 10-cm visual analog scale (vas) at the following intervals: • 2 hours • 6 hours • Bedtime (day 1) • 24 hours (day 2) • Day 3 • Day 7

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Rescue analgesic consumption
Tidsramme: Within 7 days following initial archwire placement.
Use of any additional analgesic medication beyond the assigned intervention.
Within 7 days following initial archwire placement.
Appliance-related complications
Tidsramme: Within 7 days following initial archwire placement.
Mechanical issues occurring such as bracket debonding or wire displacement.
Within 7 days following initial archwire placement.

Samarbejdspartnere og efterforskere

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Sponsor

Bahria University

Datoer for undersøgelser

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Studer store datoer

Studiestart (Anslået)

1. juli 2026

Primær færdiggørelse (Anslået)

1. februar 2027

Studieafslutning (Anslået)

1. juli 2027

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først indsendt

5. juni 2026

Først indsendt, der opfyldte QC-kriterier

5. juni 2026

Først opslået (Faktiske)

10. juni 2026

Opdateringer af undersøgelsesjournaler

Sidste opdatering sendt (Faktiske)

11. juni 2026

Sidste opdatering indsendt, der opfyldte kvalitetskontrolkriterier

9. juni 2026

Sidst verificeret

1. juni 2026

Mere information

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Nøgleord

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Andre undersøgelses-id-numre

  • BUHS-IRB#264/26

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