Vitamin d may ease braces pain and speed up tooth movement
NCT ID NCT07299552
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether taking a daily vitamin D supplement (1000 IU) for 4 months can reduce pain, speed tooth movement, and improve bone density in people getting braces. Researchers will compare vitamin D to a placebo in 48 adults aged 18-35 with crooked teeth. Participants will have monthly checkups and tests, including saliva samples and scans.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vitamin D (Calcitriol) 1000 IU daily
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple way to reduce pain and shorten braces treatment time.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 48 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and vitamin D might not make a noticeable difference.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia
Kota Bharu, Kelantan, 15200, Malaysia
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