Which expander hurts less? new study tests two devices in kids

NCT ID NCT07301918

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study compares two types of expanders (Leaf and Hyrax) used to widen the upper jaw in children aged 6-12 with a crossbite. The main goal is to see which device causes less pain during the first week after placement. Thirty children will be randomly assigned to one of the two expanders and will report their pain daily using a simple faces scale.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cairo University

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, Egypt

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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