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NCT01948349 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Impact of Bracket Design and Oral Hygiene Maintenance on Halitosis in the Orthodontic Patient
A NA study, sponsored by UConn Health.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
NCT01948349: Completed NA study, sponsored by UConn Health.
NCT01948349 is a NA study that has completed, run by UConn Health. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01948349, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by UConn Health.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The advantage of self-ligating brackets on periodontal health has yet to be determined. In addition, the utilization of tongue scraping as an adjunct to traditional oral hygiene measures has yet to be studied in orthodontic patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of bracket type on plaque accumulation and also the impact of the appliance on oral malodor. In addition, the effect of tongue scraping on halitosis will be studied in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. We hypothesize that self-ligating brackets will harbor less plaque than normal brackets, that tongue scraping will significantly decrease halitosis in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment and that patients with self-ligating brackets will exhibit less halitosis as measured by halimeter.
Primary Outcome
Once brackets are placed (T0), a NiTi orthodontic wire will be placed and ligated into the brackets. Baseline halitosis measurements will be taken at T0. At 7-10 days (T1) and 4 to 5 weeks (T2) of full appliance placement the same measurements will be taken by the same investigator.
Interventions
- OTHER Tongue scraping
- OTHER Bracket design
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-09 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01948349 record still lists
NCT01948349 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Tongue scraping is the first listed.
NCT01948349 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01948349 about?
NCT01948349 is a clinical study titled "Impact of Bracket Design and Oral Hygiene Maintenance on Halitosis in the Orthodontic Patient". The advantage of self-ligating brackets on periodontal health has yet to be determined. In addition, the utilization of tongue scraping as an adjunct to traditional oral hygiene measures has yet to be studied in orthodontic patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of bracket type on...
What is the current status of trial NCT01948349?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2012-10. Estimated completion is 2016-09.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01948349?
The interventions under investigation include: Tongue scraping (OTHER), Bracket design (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01948349?
This trial is sponsored by UConn Health, which has 178 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Where NCT01948349's enrollment target sits among peer trials
40 1447th of 2000 higher than 465 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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