Evaluation of the Effect of MARPE on Speech

NCT ID: NCT06981507

Last Updated: 2025-09-02

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-02-10

Study Completion Date

2025-08-20

Brief Summary

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This study investigates the effects of Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) on speech characteristics in adolescent and young adult patients.

While MARPE is a widely used orthodontic procedure for treating maxillary transverse deficiency, its potential impact on speech production has not been thoroughly evaluated. The aim of this study is to assess whether MARPE treatment causes any temporary or long-term changes in speech patterns using acoustic and perceptual analysis methods.

Detailed Description

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This prospective clinical study aims to evaluate how Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) affects speech in adolescents and young adults with skeletal maxillary transverse deficiency.

Speech production relies on precise palatal anatomy and oral resonance. Since MARPE modifies the palatal structure through skeletal expansion, it may influence articulation and acoustic properties of speech. Despite its increasing use in orthodontics, the potential speech-related side effects of MARPE remain largely unexplored.

Participants aged 13-25 will undergo MARPE treatment as part of their standard orthodontic care. Speech recordings will be taken at three time points: before expansion (baseline), immediately after the active expansion phase, and after the retention period. Acoustic analysis and standardized perceptual speech evaluations will be conducted to detect any phonetic, articulatory, or resonance-related changes.

The results will help clinicians better understand the functional implications of MARPE on speech and provide guidance for counseling patients before treatment.

Conditions

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Evaluation of Speech Characteristics Following MARPE Treatment in Patients With Maxillary Transverse Deficiency

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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MARPE Intervention Group

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion)

Intervention Type DEVICE

MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) is an orthodontic expansion technique that uses a palatal expander anchored with miniscrews inserted into the palatal bone. The device applies lateral force to widen the maxilla skeletally in patients with transverse maxillary deficiency. In this study, all participants will receive MARPE treatment as part of their orthodontic management, and its potential effects on speech will be evaluated over time.

Interventions

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MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion)

MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) is an orthodontic expansion technique that uses a palatal expander anchored with miniscrews inserted into the palatal bone. The device applies lateral force to widen the maxilla skeletally in patients with transverse maxillary deficiency. In this study, all participants will receive MARPE treatment as part of their orthodontic management, and its potential effects on speech will be evaluated over time.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients with Class I malocclusion
* Presence of maxillary transverse deficiency
* Young adult patients aged 15 to 18 years
* No history of systemic disease, cleft lip/palate, or speech disorders
* No history of previous orthodontic treatment

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients with any systemic disease
* Patients who smoke
* Patients with poor oral hygiene
* Patients with cooperation difficulties
* Patients with mental retardation or cognitive impairment
Minimum Eligible Age

15 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Konya Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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KAZIM KAAN YILDIZ

Research Assistant

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Necmettin Erbakan University, Faculty of Dentistry

Konya, Meram, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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2025536

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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