Understanding pain, anxiety, and oral health quality of life in orthodontic patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• Kaohsiung medical university
  Kaohsiung, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Cheng-Tsung Huang, master
• Email: dentjames@yahoo.com.tw
• Phone: +886932700618

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.