Clinical Trial

Efficacy of Mini-implant Assisted Maxillary Expansion in Adolescents and Adults

Study acronym: MARPE_1
Recruiting
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Summary
Transverse maxillary deficiency is a common orthodontic issue, affecting around 10% of adults. Late adolescents and adults often require more force to expand the midpalatal suture due to its increased interdigitation. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of MARPE in this demographic and determine the best activation protocol for non-surgical maxillary expansion using mini-screw-supported appliances. Additionally, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of MARPE on nasal permeability and airway volume.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2024-06-03.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-08-08
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06449014
Lead Sponsor Erasme University Hospital
Conditions Narrow Maxilla
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2024-10-02
Primary Completion 2027-07 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-09 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-08-11