Accelerating tooth movement with platelet-rich plasma

ISRCTN ISRCTN12537093
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN12537093
Submission date
18/08/2024
Registration date
27/08/2024
Last edited
27/08/2024
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Oral Health
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement and reducing treatment duration.

Who can participate?
Patients aged 18 to 25 years with anterior teeth crowding.

What does the study involve?
Patients were randomly assigned to either the PRP group or the control group. The PRP group received PRP injections at 0, 7, and 14 days, while the control group received standard orthodontic treatment without additional interventions.

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
This study will evaluate the efficiency of using PRP injection to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement. There is a risk of not achieving optimal results in some cases but the study team can manage these cases with alternative methods.

Where is the study run from?
Tishreen University (Syria)

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
November 2021 to August 2023

Who is funding the study?
Damascus University (Syria)

Who is the main contact?
Dr May Alel, drmayakel@gmail.com

Contact information

Dr May Akel
Public, Scientific, Principal Investigator

Damascus University
Mazzeh Highway
Damascus
-
Syria

ORCiD logoORCID ID 0009-0005-4736-7840
Phone +963 992964458
Email drmayakel@gmail.com

Study information

Study designComparative interventional randomized controlled study
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)University/medical school/dental school
Study typeQuality of life, Treatment, Efficacy
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details to request a participant information sheet
Scientific titleEnhancing orthodontic treatment efficiency with platelet-rich plasma: a randomized controlled trial
Study objectivesCan platelet-rich plasma (PRP) accelerate orthodontic tooth movement?
Ethics approval(s)

Approved 07/12/2021, Damascus University ethics committee (Mazzeh Highway, Damascus, -, Syria; +963 (0) 113341864; manager@hcsr.gov.sy), ref: 22486

Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedAnterior teeth crowding
InterventionPatients were randomly assigned to either the PRP group or the control group. The PRP group received PRP injections at 0, 7, and 14 days, while the control group received standard orthodontic treatment without additional interventions.
Intervention typeProcedure/Surgery
Primary outcome measureLittle’s Irregularity Index: Dental models were obtained at four key stages: initial (T0), 5 weeks after beginning treatment (T1), 8 weeks into treatment (T2), and 10 weeks into treatment (T3). The Little’s Irregularity Index was calculated with precision using a digital caliper to measure the distances between the contact points of the six anterior maxillary teeth.
Secondary outcome measuresThe duration of the orthodontic treatment was recorded in months, starting with the bonding of 0.022-inch brackets and concluding with the application of a 0.017 x 0.025-inch stainless steel archwire.
Overall study start date13/11/2021
Completion date23/08/2023

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Healthy volunteer
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
Upper age limit25 Years
SexBoth
Target number of participants40
Total final enrolment40
Key inclusion criteria1. Eligible participants were individuals aged 18 to 25 years
2. The study focused on patients with anterior teeth crowding ranging from 3 to 6 mm
3. A prerequisite for inclusion was the maintenance of excellent oral hygiene and periodontal status
4. Candidates with no prior orthodontic treatment history were included
Key exclusion criteria1. Individuals with any systemic medical conditions were not considered for the study
2. Excluded were patients with dental anomalies in tooth size or shape
3. The study did not include patients with skeletal discrepancies in the vertical, transverse, or anteroposterior dimensions
4. Those currently taking anti-inflammatory medications were also excluded from participation
Date of first enrolment01/01/2022
Date of final enrolment01/01/2023

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Syria

Study participating centre

Tishreen University
Faculty of Dental Medicine
Department of Orthodontics
Latakia
-
Syria

Sponsor information

Damascus University
University/education

Mazzeh Highway
Damascus
-
Syria

Phone +963 (0)113341864
Email manager@hcsr.gov.sy
Website http://www.damascusuniversity.edu.sy
ROR logo "ROR" https://ror.org/03m098d13

Funders

Funder type

University/education

Damascus University
Government organisation / Universities (academic only)
Alternative name(s)
University of Damascus, جَامِعَةُ دِمَشْقَ, DU
Location
Syria

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date31/12/2024
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareYes
IPD sharing plan summaryAvailable on request
Publication and dissemination planPlanned publication in a peer-reviewed journal
IPD sharing planThe datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study will be available on
request from Dr May Alel (drmayakel@gmail.com) and in the publication related to it after the end of the research.

Editorial Notes

23/08/2024: Study's existence confirmed by Tishreen University.