Effect of Cyclic Tensional Force on Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells

• Conditions: Healthy

• Registration Number: NCT00172744
• Lead Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to observe cyclic tensional force on the osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells.

Detailed Description

This study is to investigate the effect of the cyclic mechanical strain on the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. Mesenchymal stem cells will be cultured from the periodontal ligament tissue of the premolars extracted due to orthodontic reason.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2005-03
• Study Start: 2005-04
• Study First Submitted: 2005-09-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-09-12
• Study First Posted: 2005-09-15
• Study Completion: 2006-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2007-10-10
• Last Update Posted: 2007-10-11

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

• Orthodontic patients who need to have premolars extracted

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University; 🇨🇳 Taipei, Taiwan