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OrthoPulse 2.0 and 2.1 Feasibility Evaluation (BX13)

Primary Purpose

Malocclusion

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
OrthoPulse 2.0
OrthoPulse 2.1
Invisalign 3.5 Day Wear
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances (Braces)
Sponsored by
Biolux Research Holdings, Inc.
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Malocclusion focused on measuring Malocclusion, Photobiomodulation, Biolux, OrthoPulse, Low-level laser therapy, Orthodontics

Eligibility Criteria

11 Years - undefined (Child, Adult, Older Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Written Informed Consent must be obtained before any assessment is performed
  • Patient must be 11 years of age or older; minors will only be included in the study with the consent of the Parent/Legal Authorized Representative (LAR)
  • Presence of permanent dentition
  • Eligible and scheduled for full mouth fixed orthodontic treatment or Invisalign
  • Good oral hygiene
  • Likely to be compliant to OrthoPulse 2.0 and 2.1 use, aligner wear and elastic wear
  • Have a compatible iOS or Android device and are willing to download the OrthoPulse app for frequent automatic syncing of use data

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient is currently enrolled in another clinical study
  • Periodontally involved teeth, acute oral infection or periodontal disease
  • Use of bisphosphonates (osteoporosis drugs) during the study
  • Use of drugs that may cause photosensitivity
  • History of photosensitivity
  • History of poor oral hygiene, per the discretion of the Principal Investigator (PI)
  • Epilepsy
  • Patient plans to relocate over the treatment period
  • Smoker or use of any tobacco containing products per the discretion of the PI

Sites / Locations

  • Dickerson Orthodontics
  • Dickerson Orthodontics
  • Dickerson Orthodontics
  • Dickerson Orthodontics
  • Bella Smile
  • Chenin Orthodontics
  • Sphinx Orthodontics

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

I-OP2.0

I-OP2.1

F-OP2.0

Arm Description

Patients receive Invisalign orthodontic treatment, with 3.5 day Aligner changes, by the qualified Principal Investigator (PI). Patients receive OrthoPulse 2.0 device.

Patients receive Invisalign orthodontic treatment, with 3.5 day Aligner changes, by the qualified Principal Investigator (PI). Patients receive OrthoPulse 2.1 device.

Patients receive fixed appliance orthodontic treatment by the qualified Principal Investigator (PI). Patients receive OrthoPulse 2.0 device.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Feedback on general experience
Assess doctor and patient feedback on the general experience with OrthoPulse 2.0 and OrthoPulse 2.1 as measured in the electronic data capture system.
Feedback on clinical performance
Assess doctor subjective and objective feedback on the clinical performance of OrthoPulse 2.0 and OrthoPulse 2.1 as measured in the electronic data capture system.
Adverse events
Confirm initial safety of OrthoPulse 2.0 and OrthoPulse 2.1

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
February 27, 2018
Last Updated
October 21, 2019
Sponsor
Biolux Research Holdings, Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03683017
Brief Title
OrthoPulse 2.0 and 2.1 Feasibility Evaluation
Acronym
BX13
Official Title
OrthoPulse 2.0 and 2.1 Product Evaluation and Assessing Clinical Effectiveness: A Feasibility Study
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2019
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
December 22, 2017 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
June 2020 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
June 2020 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Biolux Research Holdings, Inc.

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
Yes
Device Product Not Approved or Cleared by U.S. FDA
Yes
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
OrthoPulse is a device that uses near-infrared light therapy in order to decrease orthodontic treatment time. The aim of this study is to evaluate OrthoPulse products modified with extended arrays, OrthoPulse 2.0 and OrthoPulse 2.1, and to assess their clinical effectiveness.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Malocclusion
Keywords
Malocclusion, Photobiomodulation, Biolux, OrthoPulse, Low-level laser therapy, Orthodontics

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
35 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
I-OP2.0
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patients receive Invisalign orthodontic treatment, with 3.5 day Aligner changes, by the qualified Principal Investigator (PI). Patients receive OrthoPulse 2.0 device.
Arm Title
I-OP2.1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patients receive Invisalign orthodontic treatment, with 3.5 day Aligner changes, by the qualified Principal Investigator (PI). Patients receive OrthoPulse 2.1 device.
Arm Title
F-OP2.0
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patients receive fixed appliance orthodontic treatment by the qualified Principal Investigator (PI). Patients receive OrthoPulse 2.0 device.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
OrthoPulse 2.0
Intervention Description
Patients are given OrthoPulse 2.0, an extended OrthoPulse device with no zone control (ability for doctor to control treatment regions). Patients complete 10 minute treatments (5 minutes each arch) every day.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
OrthoPulse 2.1
Intervention Description
Patients are given OrthoPulse 2.1, an extended OrthoPulse device with zone control (ability for doctor to control treatment regions). Patients complete 10 minute treatments (5 minutes each arch) every day.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Invisalign 3.5 Day Wear
Intervention Description
Patients are are fitted with sets of clear orthodontic Aligners by a qualified Principal Investigator (PI) using a ClinCheck plan by Align Technology. Aligners are worn for approximately 22 hours a day, and switched every 3.5 days.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances (Braces)
Intervention Description
Patients are fitted with a set of brackets and wires, as per standard orthodontic treatment by a qualified Principal Investigator (PI).
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Feedback on general experience
Description
Assess doctor and patient feedback on the general experience with OrthoPulse 2.0 and OrthoPulse 2.1 as measured in the electronic data capture system.
Time Frame
Through Study Completion, approx. 2 years
Title
Feedback on clinical performance
Description
Assess doctor subjective and objective feedback on the clinical performance of OrthoPulse 2.0 and OrthoPulse 2.1 as measured in the electronic data capture system.
Time Frame
Through Study Completion, approx. 2 years
Title
Adverse events
Description
Confirm initial safety of OrthoPulse 2.0 and OrthoPulse 2.1
Time Frame
Through Study Completion, approx. 2 years

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
11 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Written Informed Consent must be obtained before any assessment is performed Patient must be 11 years of age or older; minors will only be included in the study with the consent of the Parent/Legal Authorized Representative (LAR) Presence of permanent dentition Eligible and scheduled for full mouth fixed orthodontic treatment or Invisalign Good oral hygiene Likely to be compliant to OrthoPulse 2.0 and 2.1 use, aligner wear and elastic wear Have a compatible iOS or Android device and are willing to download the OrthoPulse app for frequent automatic syncing of use data Exclusion Criteria: Patient is currently enrolled in another clinical study Periodontally involved teeth, acute oral infection or periodontal disease Use of bisphosphonates (osteoporosis drugs) during the study Use of drugs that may cause photosensitivity History of photosensitivity History of poor oral hygiene, per the discretion of the Principal Investigator (PI) Epilepsy Patient plans to relocate over the treatment period Smoker or use of any tobacco containing products per the discretion of the PI
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Peter Brawn, DDS
Organizational Affiliation
Biolux Research Holdings, Inc.
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Dickerson Orthodontics
City
Chandler
State/Province
Arizona
ZIP/Postal Code
85224
Country
United States
Facility Name
Dickerson Orthodontics
City
Peoria
State/Province
Arizona
ZIP/Postal Code
85382
Country
United States
Facility Name
Dickerson Orthodontics
City
Phoenix
State/Province
Arizona
ZIP/Postal Code
85028
Country
United States
Facility Name
Dickerson Orthodontics
City
Scottsdale
State/Province
Arizona
ZIP/Postal Code
85254
Country
United States
Facility Name
Bella Smile
City
San Francisco
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
94118
Country
United States
Facility Name
Chenin Orthodontics
City
Henderson
State/Province
Nevada
ZIP/Postal Code
89052
Country
United States
Facility Name
Sphinx Orthodontics
City
Edmonton
State/Province
Alberta
ZIP/Postal Code
T5K 2L2
Country
Canada

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
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