The Effect of OrthoPulse™ Photobiomodulation on Tooth Movement and Treatment Time When Used With Invisalign Treatment

NCT ID: NCT02954133

Last Updated: 2019-01-15

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

167 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-07-31

Study Completion Date

2019-04-30

Brief Summary

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The aim of the study is to determine if, and to what degree photobiomodulation treatment with OrthoPulse has an effect on the rate of tooth movement during alignment for patients receiving Invisalign orthodontic aligner treatment.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Malocclusion

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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I7: Control

Subjects assigned to this group receive no OrthoPulse™ treatment, and switch Invisalign aligners every 7 days.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Invisalign (7 day)

Intervention Type DEVICE

Patients are are fitted with a ClinCheck plan by Align Technology by the qualified Principal Investigator (PI). Orthodontic treatment procedures carried out per the traditional practices of the PI and dental office. Aligners are switched every 7 days.

OP7: OrthoPulse Treatment

Subjects assigned to this group receive daily OrthoPulse™ treatments, and switch Invisalign aligners every 7 days.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Invisalign (7 day)

Intervention Type DEVICE

Patients are are fitted with a ClinCheck plan by Align Technology by the qualified Principal Investigator (PI). Orthodontic treatment procedures carried out per the traditional practices of the PI and dental office. Aligners are switched every 7 days.

OrthoPulse

Intervention Type DEVICE

Daily 10 minute (5 minutes per arch) OrthoPulse treatments are administered at home.

OP5: OrthoPulse Treatment

Subjects assigned to this group receive daily OrthoPulse™ treatments, and switch Invisalign aligners every 5 days.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Invisalign (5 day)

Intervention Type DEVICE

Patients are are fitted with a ClinCheck plan by Align Technology by the qualified Principal Investigator (PI). Orthodontic treatment procedures carried out per the traditional practices of the PI and dental office. Aligners are switched every 5 days.

OrthoPulse

Intervention Type DEVICE

Daily 10 minute (5 minutes per arch) OrthoPulse treatments are administered at home.

OP3.5: OrthoPulse Treatment

Subjects assigned to this group receive daily OrthoPulse™ treatments, and switch Invisalign aligners every 3.5 days.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

OrthoPulse

Intervention Type DEVICE

Daily 10 minute (5 minutes per arch) OrthoPulse treatments are administered at home.

Invisalign (3.5 day)

Intervention Type DEVICE

Patients are are fitted with a ClinCheck plan by Align Technology by the qualified Principal Investigator (PI). Orthodontic treatment procedures carried out per the traditional practices of the PI and dental office. Aligners are switched every 3.5 days.

Interventions

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Invisalign (7 day)

Patients are are fitted with a ClinCheck plan by Align Technology by the qualified Principal Investigator (PI). Orthodontic treatment procedures carried out per the traditional practices of the PI and dental office. Aligners are switched every 7 days.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Invisalign (5 day)

Patients are are fitted with a ClinCheck plan by Align Technology by the qualified Principal Investigator (PI). Orthodontic treatment procedures carried out per the traditional practices of the PI and dental office. Aligners are switched every 5 days.

Intervention Type DEVICE

OrthoPulse

Daily 10 minute (5 minutes per arch) OrthoPulse treatments are administered at home.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Invisalign (3.5 day)

Patients are are fitted with a ClinCheck plan by Align Technology by the qualified Principal Investigator (PI). Orthodontic treatment procedures carried out per the traditional practices of the PI and dental office. Aligners are switched every 3.5 days.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Invisalign "Full Treatment" product only
* Have a permanent dentition

* 18 years-old
* Angle Class I or ½ cusp Class II molar and canine relationship
* Moderate to mild crowding in at least one arch

* Craniofacial anomaly present
* Past or present signs and symptoms of periodontal disease
* A significant medical or medication history that would adversely affect the development or structure of the teeth and jaws and any subsequent tooth movement
* Previous orthodontic or orthopedic relapse within 1 year
* History of trauma, bruxism, or parafunction
* Skeletal jaw discrepancy
* Use of osteoporosis drugs
* Initial use of auxiliary mechanics such as elastics
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Biolux Research Holdings, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Peter Brawn, DDS

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Biolux Research

Locations

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Dickerson Orthodontics

Chandler, Arizona, United States

Site Status

Kottemann Orthodontics

Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States

Site Status

Chenin Orthodontics

Henderson, Nevada, United States

Site Status

Orthodontic Associates

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Other Identifiers

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BX9

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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