Understanding pain, anxiety, and oral health quality of life in orthodontic patients
A Study of Pain, Anxiety, and Impacts on Oral Health-related Quality of Life(OHRQoL) for Patients Before, During and After Orthodontic Treatment
This study looks at how pain and anxiety affect the quality of life for people getting braces by checking in with them before, during, and after their treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kaohsiung) |
| Trial ID | NCT06150911 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess pain, anxiety, and their impacts on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Participants will be evaluated at different stages: before, during, and after treatment, using validated scales such as the Visual Analogue Scale for pain, the GAD-7 for anxiety, and the OHIP-14 for OHRQoL. The study will analyze the correlations between these factors and how they change over time. Data will be collected through self-administered questionnaires to gain insights into the patient experience throughout their orthodontic journey.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are orthodontic patients aged 18 to 60 with a clinical diagnosis of malocclusion.
Not a fit: Patients with systemic or psychological diseases, craniofacial deformities, or those who have previously received orthodontic treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of the psychological and physical challenges faced by orthodontic patients, leading to improved patient care and treatment protocols.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored similar themes in orthodontics, indicating that understanding patient experiences can lead to better treatment outcomes, though this specific approach may be novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Orthodontic patient with clinical diagnosis malocclusion * Age from 18 to 60 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic and psychological disease * Craniofacial deformity * Received orthodontic treatment beforehand
Where this trial is running
Kaohsiung
- Kaohsiung medical university — Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cheng-Tsung Huang, master
- Email: dentjames@yahoo.com.tw
- Phone: +886932700618
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.