Muscle pressure may shape your jaw: new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07552441
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether people with a narrow upper jaw have different muscle pressures in their tongue, lips, and cheeks compared to those with normal jaw width. Researchers will measure these pressures using a special device in 40 participants aged 12 to 25. The goal is to understand how muscle balance affects jaw development and improve orthodontic treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help orthodontists design better treatments that consider muscle balance, potentially leading to more stable results after jaw widening.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with only 40 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It measures pressures but does not test any treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics
RECRUITINGVan, Van, Turkey (Türkiye)