Jaw study aims to find best expansion method for adults
NCT ID NCT07383376
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at two different methods to widen the upper jaw in adults: one with surgery and one without. About 50 adults took part and were followed for 12 months. Researchers used 3D scans to measure how well each method worked and how stable the results were. The findings may help dentists choose the best approach for each patient.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of transverse maxillary deficiency requiring maxillary expansion * Indication for either non-surgical (MARPE) or surgically assisted (SARPE) maxillary expansion * Permanent dentition * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previous maxillary expansion treatment * Craniofacial syndromes or cleft lip/palate * Severe periodontal disease * Active oral infection * Systemic conditions affecting bone metabolism * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Inability to comply with study procedures or follow-up visits
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Semmelweis University
Budapest, Pest County, 1088, Hungary
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