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NCT06974591 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Postural Perturbations Tracing to the Stomatognathic System
A NA study of Posture, sponsored by Boston University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06974591 is a NA study of Posture that is actively recruiting participants, run by Boston University. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, above the 31-participant average among 3 other Posture trials with a reported enrollment target (29% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT06974591, a NA study of Posture, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Boston University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
A connection of the stomatognathic system \[an anatomical system comprising the teeth, jaws, and associated soft tissues\] to postural control has been suggested in the literature. This research will investigate how occlusion can impact postural response, disorder, and rehabilitation by examining how modifications in the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) influence balance and gait. Although it is currently unclear which or how restorative approaches cause postural disturbances, changes in several occlusal factors, i.e. VDO, Angle's class, crossbite and others have been suggested to manifest clearly into an altered stability, which could have a significant effect on the quality of life, especially in the elderly. The present study aims to identify the degree to which specific interventions in oral cavity affect the stability and gait patterns of patients, This will b achieved by either: * The use of dental splints (fully certified devices) * The use of the subjects' own dentures A direct correlation of postural perturbations and VDO, would essentially void the necessity to evaluate specific interventions (e.g. different types of restorations) independently and allow clinicians to assess a potential effect on their patients' stability and gait based on pre- to post- treatment VDO.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Dental splints
- OTHER Dentures
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-11-17 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-06 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06974591
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06974591 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 31-participant average among 3 other Posture trials with a reported enrollment target (29% higher). The listed sponsor is Boston University, which has 185 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Posture appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Dental splints is the first listed.
NCT06974591 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06974591 about?
NCT06974591 is a clinical study titled "Postural Perturbations Tracing to the Stomatognathic System". A connection of the stomatognathic system \[an anatomical system comprising the teeth, jaws, and associated soft tissues\] to postural control has been suggested in the literature. This research will investigate how occlusion can impact postural response, disorder, and rehabilitation by examining ho...
What is the current status of trial NCT06974591?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2025-11-17. Estimated completion is 2027-06.
What conditions does trial NCT06974591 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Posture.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06974591?
The interventions under investigation include: Dental splints (OTHER), Dentures (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06974591?
This trial is sponsored by Boston University, which has 185 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06974591 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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