Assessing 3D Facial Changes and Sleep Issues in Children with Jaw Discrepancies
Official title: Impact of Functional Appliances on 3D Craniodentofacial Characteristics and Reported Sleep Related Breathing Disorders in Children
Run by University of Rijeka · NCT06726005 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether a special mouth appliance can help children with jaw problems improve their facial structure and sleep quality.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10 Years to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Rijeka Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 8, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 2025 |
| Study ends | July 2027 |
| Registry record updated | December 10, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06726005 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children with a retrognathic mandible and increased overjet.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with craniodentofacial deformities may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effects of a functional appliance, specifically the Twin Block, on children with a retrognathic mandible. It involves taking 3D facial scans before and after treatment to assess changes in facial structure and airway dimensions. Additionally, caregivers will complete the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire to evaluate any improvements in sleep-related breathing disorders. The goal is to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for children with jaw discrepancies and associated sleep issues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for children with jaw discrepancies and related sleep disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown the effectiveness of functional appliances in treating similar conditions, indicating a promising approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * retrognathic mandible, increased overjet Exclusion Criteria: * craniodentofacial deformities
Where it's running
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Faculty of Dental Medicine
Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Visnja Katic, Assistant Professor
- Email: visnja.katic@uniri.hr
- Phone: 385 51 345638
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.