Acupressure for pain relief after braces
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Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupressure, a non-invasive technique using finger pressure on specific body points, can help reduce pain after getting braces. If you are getting braces for the first time and are at least 12 years old, you might be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 12 years or older and have all your permanent teeth (except wisdom teeth).
- You are getting braces on both upper and lower teeth for the first time.
- You have some crowding of your teeth (at least 4 mm) but no teeth that are stuck or unerupted.
- You are generally healthy, with no gum disease or other systemic conditions.
- You are not taking painkillers or antibiotics regularly, and you are not allergic to acetaminophen (paracetamol).
- You are not pregnant, and if you are female, you are not on your period at the start of the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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