U.S., Feb. 7 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06812936) titled 'A Randomized Clinical Trial of the Effectiveness of Acupressure in Relieving Orthodontic Pain' on Feb. 02.
Brief Summary: Orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances often causes pain, which peaks within 24 hours after archwire placement and lasts for several days. Patients commonly use analgesics such as acetaminophen to relieve pain, as it has minimal impact on tooth movement compared to NSAIDs. However, nonpharmacological approaches, such as acupressure, may offer an alternative method for pain relief. Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body to reduce p...