🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-07-27
Digital Bonding vs. Direct Bonding Study (NCT06266130)
A Randomized, Controlled, Two-arm Clinical Study to Evaluate Clinical Efficiency of 3MTM Digital Bonding Versus Direct Bonding
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ⚙️ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Solventum Orthodontics Corporation
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a prospective, 2-armed, randomized, multi-site clinical study to demonstrate that digital bonding is a more efficient treatment method than direct placement of brackets.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: The Orthodontic Studio — Glendale, California
Age range: 11 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)
- The Orthodontic Studio — Glendale, California
- Nadeau Orthodontics — Kennebunk, Maine
- Northwell Health Physician Partners Dental Medicine at Great Neck — Great Neck, New York
- Broadbent Orthodontics — Ogden, Utah
- Larson Orthodontics — Altoona, Wisconsin
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.