Jaw expansion may improve muscle balance in kids
NCT ID NCT05820438
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 34 children with a narrow upper jaw (maxillary hypoplasia) who needed a rapid palatal expander. Researchers measured the electrical activity of chewing muscles before treatment, right after expansion, and 6 months later. The goal was to see if correcting the jaw alignment also improves muscle symmetry and function.
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 study could show that correcting a narrow upper jaw with a rapid expander improves jaw muscle function and symmetry in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 34 participants. It measures muscle activity, not long-term health outcomes, so results may not lead to direct treatment changes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Unit of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry - Section of Dentistry - Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatrics - University of Pavia
Pavia, Lombardy, 27100, Italy