U.S., April 19 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06934603) titled 'Microplastic Exposure From Clear Aligner Wear (MPE)' on April 11.

Brief Summary: An observational longitudinal study measuring microplastic exposure and physiologic uptake in orthodontic patients receiving clear aligner treatment.

Study Start Date: May, 2025

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL

Condition: Microplastic Exposure

Intervention: OTHER: Clear Aligner Treatment

This study is observational. Only patients who are previously scheduled to receive clear aligner treatment from their orthodontic provider will be recruited.

Recruitment Status: RECRUITING

Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Published by HT Digital Co...