Distal shoe safety guidelines for kids
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how safe and well-tolerated a dental device called a distal shoe is for children who need it. It will help create better care guidelines for kids getting this treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 9 years old
- Your child is generally healthy (classified as ASA I or II)
- Your child needs a distal shoe as part of their dental care
- Your child is having a distal shoe space maintainer placed
- A parent or caregiver can agree to the study and bring your child to follow-up visits
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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