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- Ensayo clínico NCT07638644
Comparison of Acupressure, Ibuprofen, and Chewing Gum for the Management of Post-Archwire Orthodontic Pain
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.
Descripción general del estudio
Estado
Condiciones
Intervención / Tratamiento
Tipo de estudio
Inscripción (Estimado)
Fase
- No aplica
Criterios de participación
Criterio de elegibilidad
Edades elegibles para estudiar
- Niño
- Adulto
Acepta Voluntarios Saludables
Descripción
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
Plan de estudios
¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?
Detalles de diseño
- Propósito principal: Tratamiento
- Asignación: Aleatorizado
- Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
- Enmascaramiento: Único
Armas e Intervenciones
Grupo de participantes/brazo |
Intervención / Tratamiento |
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Experimental: 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.
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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.
Otros nombres:
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Comparador activo: 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.
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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.
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Experimental: 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.
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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.
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¿Qué mide el estudio?
Medidas de resultado primarias
Medida de resultado |
Medida Descripción |
Periodo de tiempo |
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Post-archwire orthodontic pain
Periodo de tiempo: 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
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Pain experienced by patients following placement of the initial orthodontic archwire, measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
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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
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Medidas de resultado secundarias
Medida de resultado |
Medida Descripción |
Periodo de tiempo |
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Rescue analgesic consumption
Periodo de tiempo: Within 7 days following initial archwire placement.
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Use of any additional analgesic medication beyond the assigned intervention.
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Within 7 days following initial archwire placement.
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Appliance-related complications
Periodo de tiempo: Within 7 days following initial archwire placement.
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Mechanical issues occurring such as bracket debonding or wire displacement.
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Within 7 days following initial archwire placement.
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Colaboradores e Investigadores
Patrocinador
Fechas de registro del estudio
Fechas importantes del estudio
Inicio del estudio (Estimado)
Finalización primaria (Estimado)
Finalización del estudio (Estimado)
Fechas de registro del estudio
Enviado por primera vez
Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
Publicado por primera vez (Actual)
Actualizaciones de registros de estudio
Última actualización publicada (Actual)
Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
Última verificación
Más información
Términos relacionados con este estudio
Palabras clave
Términos MeSH relevantes adicionales
- Enfermedades Estomatognáticas
- Enfermedades de los dientes
- Maloclusión
- Químicos orgánicos
- Terapéutica
- Terapias complementarias
- Modalidades de fisioterapia
- Alimento
- Dieta, alimentos y nutrición
- Fenómeno fisiológico
- Comida y bebidas
- Carbohidratos
- Ácidos carboxílicos
- Rehabilitación
- Polímeros
- Sustancias macromoleculares
- Polisacáridos
- Productos biológicos
- Mezclas complejas
- Ácidos, carbocíclicos
- Biopolímeros
- Fenilpropionatos
- Encías vegetales
- Exudados de plantas
- Dulce
- Terapia, tejido blando
- Manipulaciones musculoesqueléticas
- Ibuprofeno
- Goma de mascar
- Acupresión
Otros números de identificación del estudio
- BUHS-IRB#264/26
Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio
Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.
Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.
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