Clinical trial NCT00995436: Chesterfield Micro-implant Study Involving Three Types of Anchorage Methods in Orthodontics
Official title: Efficiency and Effectiveness of Three Methods of Anchorage Reinforcement in Orthodontics
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Malocclusion
Class II Buccal Segment Relationship
Keywords: Extractions
Anchorage supplementation
Lead sponsor: Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospital
Sponsor class: OTHER_GOV
First posted: 2009-10-15
Enrollment: 78
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 12
Maximum age (years): 17
Standard ages: CHILD
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: Research problem:

Anchorage reinforcement is effective with headgear provided patient compliance is optimal. Nance palatal arch have also been shown to be effective. Microscrews despite their popularity however have no scientific evidence to support their use.

Aim:

To compare the effectiveness of 3 methods of anchorage reinforcement 1) headgear 2) Nance palatal arch 3) orthodontic micro-screws.

Hypothesis:

There is no difference in the amount of anchorage loss between the three methods of anchorage reinforcement.

Design:

Randomized clinical trial.

Setting: District General Hospital orthodontic department

Participants: 78 patients requiring "absolute anchorage".

Interventions: The subjects will be randomized into 3 groups. In group 1 headgear will be requested 12-14 hours per day. In group 2 a nance palatal arch will be placed for use as intra oral anchorage reinforcement. In group 3, orthodontic micro-screws will be used for anchorage.

Method of investigation:

The study will be of 78 'absolute anchorage' patients older than 12 years randomly assigned to one of three groups of anchorage reinforcement

Outcome measures:

1. Anchorage loss measured from lateral Cephalometric radiographs and 3-D model scanning, records will be taken at three points
2. Patient perception of the different treatment methods, including surgical experience

Data analysis: The data will be analysed on an intention to treat basis. Basic descriptive statistics and uni-variate tests will initially be done to explore the data. Final data analysis will involve the relevant multi-variate statistical modeling.

Dissemination: Conference proceedings, journal papers and the Cochrane oral health group.

Detailed description: Research problem:

Anchorage reinforcement is effective with headgear provided patient compliance is optimal. Nance palatal arch have also been shown to be effective. Microscrews despite their popularity however have no scientific evidence to support their use.

Aim:

To compare the effectiveness of 3 methods of anchorage reinforcement 1) headgear 2) Nance palatal arch 3) orthodontic micro-screws.

Hypothesis:

There is no difference in the amount of anchorage loss between the three methods of anchorage reinforcement.

Design:

Randomized clinical trial.

Setting: District General Hospital orthodontic department

Participants: 78 patients requiring "absolute anchorage".

Interventions: The subjects will be randomized into 3 groups. In group 1 headgear will be requested 12-14 hours per day. In group 2 a nance palatal arch will be placed for use as intra oral anchorage reinforcement. In group 3, orthodontic micro-screws will be used for anchorage.

Method of investigation:

The study will be of 78 'absolute anchorage' patients older than 12 years randomly assigned to one of three groups of anchorage reinforcement

Data analysis: The data will be analysed on an intention to treat basis. Basic descriptive statistics and uni-variate tests will initially be done to explore the data. Final data analysis will involve the relevant multi-variate statistical modeling.

I took professional statistical advice from a senior statistician at the University of Manchester. Analysis of covariance was used and Headgear (as our default treatment) was used as the reference category. Results with Nance and TADs are relative to the reference category of headgear.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Seventy-five children maximum anchorage cases, aged aged 12-17 referred from the General Dental Service to Chesterfield Royal Hospital will be selected to take part in this study.
* Informed consent will be obtained.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous orthodontic treatment,
* Unwillingness to accept any of the three methods of treatment, OR
* Syndromes or clefts.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Anchorage Loss Measured From 3-D Model Scanning
timeFrame: 2 years
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Patient Perception of the Different Treatment Methods, Including Surgical Experience
timeFrame: 2 years
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Chesterfield
country: United Kingdom
facility: Chesterfield Royal Hospital
state: Derbyshire
Study officials:
affiliation: Chesterfield North Derbyshire NHS Trust
name: Jonathan Sandler, BDSMSc MOrth
role: STUDY_CHAIR
References:
citation: Sandler J, Murray A, Thiruvenkatachari B, Gutierrez R, Speight P, O'Brien K. Effectiveness of 3 methods of anchorage reinforcement for maximum anchorage in adolescents: A 3-arm multicenter randomized clinical trial. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2014 Jul;146(1):10-20. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2014.03.020.