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NCT06662279 Hyrax Vs. Invisalign Palatal Expander Clinical Study

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NCT ID NCT06662279
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Align Technology, Inc.
Condition Malocclusions
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 36 participants
Start Date 2024-10-25
Primary Completion 2025-11

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 6 Years
Max Age 11 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Removable Rapid Palatal ExpanderBanded Palatal Expander

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 36 participants in total. It began in 2024-10-25 with a primary completion date of 2025-11.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare expansion result and the overall experience between the Invisalign Palatal Expander and the Hyrax expander.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Subject ages 6-11 years old * Subject must need maxillary expansion * Subjects must have erupted dentition in the area of the primary molars or permanent premolars and the first permanent molar Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with palatal exostosis/surface aberration/ cleft palate * Subject's dentition not compatible with device or allergy to device materials * Subject with active caries, periodontal disease, TMD

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Smita Sharma

✉ skaushik@aligntech.com

📞 408-470-4079

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06662279 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 6 Years or older, up to 11 Years, studying Malocclusions. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06662279 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06662279 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at skaushik@aligntech.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06662279 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Laguna Hills, United States, Warner Robins, United States, Naperville, United States, Chevy Chase, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06662279 clinical trial?

NCT06662279 is sponsored by Align Technology, Inc.. The trial plans to enroll 36 participants.

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