Can remote monitoring replace the Dentist's chair for kids with special needs?
NCT ID NCT07413003
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether using remote monitoring (like video calls or apps) to manage orthodontic aligner treatment works as well as traditional in-person visits for children aged 11-12 with mild intellectual disability. The main goal is to see if kids stick to their treatment plan better with one method over the other. A total of 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either remote or in-person care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- orthodontic aligner treatment
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that remote monitoring is as effective as in-person visits for managing orthodontic treatment in children with mild intellectual disability, potentially reducing clinic visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (120 participants) and may not apply to all patients. Remote monitoring might not catch issues as well as in-person care, and adherence could be lower without direct supervision.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oasi Research Institute
Troina, EN, 94018, Italy
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