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NCT06847880

The Potential Effect of the Local Administration of Vitamins C and E on Orthodontic Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Completed Phase 1 Last updated 2 April 2026
What this trial tests

Phase 1 trial testing 1: Vitamin C Supplementation in Pain Perception in 51 participants. Completed in 28 February 2026.

Timeline
23 February 2025
Primary endpoint
28 February 2026
28 February 2026

Quick facts

Lead sponsorUniversity of Baghdad
PhasePhase 1
StatusCompleted
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationrandomized
Designparallel
Maskingtriple
Primary purposetreatment
Enrollment51
Start date23 February 2025
Primary completion28 February 2026
Estimated completion28 February 2026
Sites3 locations across Iraq

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

University of Baghdad

Who can join

12 and older, any sex, with Pain Perception or Root Resorption. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

Brief Summary of the Study This study investigates the effects of locally administered vitamins C and E on orthodontic tooth movement during the initial stage of treatment. Orthodontic tooth movement relies on bone remodeling, which can be influenced by antioxidants like vitamins C and E. Vitamin C promotes collagen formation and osteoblast activity, while vitamin E has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may impact bone metabolism. The study is a randomized clinical trial conducted in multiple clinics, where patients will be divided into three groups: 1. Control group - receives a saline injection. 2. Vitamin C group - receives a local injection of vitamin C. 3. Vitamin E group - receives a local injection of vitamin E. Injections will be administered every two weeks for vitamin C and every month for vitamin E, for six months, while patients undergo orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. Researchers will evaluate the rate of tooth movement, root resorption, pain perception, and patient experience. Additionally, biomarkers related to bone remodeling will be measured in gingival crevicular fluid at different time points. The study aims to determine whether local administration of vitamins C or E enhances orthodontic tooth movement and elevate their effects on the orthodontic potential side effects like root resorption and pain. The findings may provide valuable insights into optimizing orthodontic treatment with the help of antioxidants.

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