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Hyrax Vs. Invisalign Palatal Expander Clinical Study
Recruiting
Who can join
Ages 6 to 11 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subject ages 6-11 years old * Subject must need maxillary expansion * Subjects must have erupted dentition in the area of the primary molars or permanent premolars and the first permanent molar Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with palatal exostosis/surface aberration/ cleft palate * Subject's dentition not compatible with device or allergy to device materials * Subject with active caries, periodontal disease, TMD
About the study
The purpose of this study is to compare expansion result and the overall experience between the Invisalign Palatal Expander and the Hyrax expander.
What is being tested
- Removable Rapid Palatal Expander (device)
- Banded Palatal Expander (device)
Sponsor: Align Technology, Inc. · Participants: 36 · Started: Oct 25, 2024
Contact the study team
- Smita Sharma · Phone: 408-470-4079
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06662279
Locations in the U.S.
| California | Orange Coast Orthodontics, Laguna Hills |
| Georgia | Spillers Orthodontics, Warner Robins |
| Illinois | Innovative Orthodontic Centers, Naperville |
| Maryland | The Orthodontic Studio, Chevy Chase |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.