Clinical trials: open to volunteers, in Bangladesh
Iron Deficiency Anemia, Parenting Intervention
Long-term Impacts of Psychosocial Stimulation and Iron Supplementation
The goal of this observational follow-up study is to learn about the long-term effects of early childhood parenting interventions and iron supplementation on young adults in rural Bangladesh.
- Trial name
- NCT07919327
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 379 people
- Sponsor
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Decompensated Cirrhosis and Ascites
Low Dose Versus Standard Dose Albumin
Background: Liver cirrhosis with ascites is a major health problem, and large-volume paracentesis (LVP) is commonly performed for management of tense or refractory ascites.
- Trial name
- NCT07917819
- Testing
- Low dose Albumin, standard dose albumin
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Medical University
Safety and Tolerability in Healthy Volunteers
Safety and Tolerability Evaluation of BP-LT
This study evaluates the safety and tolerability of the food ingredient BP-LT when added to a daily diet. BP-LT is a stable protein ingredient being functional in the gastrointestinal tract and without systemic absorption.
- Trial name
- NCT07819695
- Testing
- BP-LT
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bactolife A/S
Chronic Kidney Disease (Stage 3-4)
Effect of Synbiotic Therapy on Renal Function Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III-IV: A Double-blind Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial.
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a growing global public health challenge, with rising prevalence in low and middle-income countries, including Bangladesh.
- Trial name
- NCT07912359
- Testing
- Experimental arm will get synbiotic therapy containing Lactobacillus acidophilus (15 billion CFU), Bifidobacterium longum (15 billion CFU), Streptococcus thermophilus(15 billion CFU), along with xylo
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Chittagong Medical College
Body Composition Changes, Muscle Mass
Effects of Daily Magnesium Complex Supplementation on Body Composition in University Students
This study will investigate whether daily supplementation with 400 mg of magnesium from a triple magnesium complex containing magnesium glycinate, magnesium malate, and magnesium citrate can improve body composition in young…
- Conditions
- Body Composition Changes, Muscle Mass, Body Fat Percentage
- Trial name
- NCT07906678
- Testing
- Triple Magnesium Complex
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Noakhali Science and Technology University
Depression, Anxiety
Improving Women's Mental Health Through Tele-based Wellbeing Centres in Bangladesh.
1. Burden: Women in Bangladesh face a high mental health burden, with 22% experiencing mental disorders compared to 16% of men. Access to face to face psychological care is limited by stigma, financial barriers, restricted…
- Trial name
- NCT07890896
- Testing
- Tele-counselling, In-person counselling
- Where
- 2 sites in Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people
- Sponsor
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)
Improving Patient-centered Care for Diabetes in Bangladesh Through "Dynamic Integration" of Vision Care on the Demand Side
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether there is an increase in participant uptake of diabetes mellitus (DM) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) services and improved quality of patient-centered diabetic care resulting…
- Trial name
- NCT06968611
- Testing
- Education/information of risk, Free eye glasses
- Where
- 2 sites in Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 640 people
- Sponsor
- Orbis
Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)
Improving Patient-centered Care for Diabetes in Bangladesh Through "Dynamic Integration" of Vision Care on the Supply Side
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether integration of vision care into the DM treatment system, by providing specific recommendations to doctors for management of diabetes alongside feedback on positive eye exams…
- Trial name
- NCT06968637
- Testing
- care recommendations
- Where
- 2 sites in Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 336 people
- Sponsor
- Orbis
Hypernatremia, Acute Watery Diarrhea
Hypernatremia Fluid Therapy in Childhood Diarrhoea
Hypernatremic dehydration is a life-threatening condition, particularly in children under two years of age, with mortality rates reaching up to as high as 19%.
- Trial name
- HOPE (NCT07884747)
- Testing
- Oral rehydration solution (ORS)
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 268 people
- Sponsor
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Pregnancy, Periodontal Diseases
Education-Based Oral Health Promotion Intervention During Pregnancy: Implementation Protocol in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, over 95% of pregnant women suffer from gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis), yet oral health is rarely included in standard pregnancy check-ups.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Periodontal Diseases, Oral Hygiene, Oral Health
- Trial name
- E-OHP (NCT07507045)
- Testing
- Integrated Oral Health Promotion Package (IOHPP)
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 688 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), Undernutrition
Effectiveness of Positive Deviance/Hearth in Treating Uncomplicated Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Children 6-59 Months in Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh
The goal of this clinical trial (cluster randomized controlled trial) is to learn whether a Positive Deviance/Hearth (PDH) intervention can effectively treat moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) and reduce relapse compared to…
- Conditions
- Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), Undernutrition, Wasting
- Trial name
- PD/Hearth MAM (NCT07591064)
- Testing
- PD/Hearth is a behavioral change program that teaches caregivers how to cook and feed their children. A nutrient-dense meal using local ingredients will be fed to children during Hearth sessions., Standard of Care (Investigator Selected)
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- World Vision US
Heat Cramps, Heat Rash
Testing Interventions to Mitigate the Health Impact of Heatwaves on Primary School Children in Climate-vulnerable Districts of Bangladesh.
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the impact of implementing a combination of heat education and school-based physical infrastructure interventions in reducing heat related illnesses and improving educational outcomes…
- Conditions
- Heat Cramps, Heat Rash, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07877935
- Testing
- Solar reflective paint, Bamboo ceiling with polyethylene foam, Heat education toolkit
- Where
- 2 sites in Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 2,875 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BRAC University
Malocclusion, Corticotomy
Evaluation of Corticotomy-Assisted Canine Retraction Rate
The goal of this split-mouth randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of corticotomy on maxillary canine retraction rate compared to conventional orthodontic techniques.
- Conditions
- Malocclusion, Corticotomy, Canine Retraction, Orthodontic Tooth Movement
- Trial name
- BMU/2026/8506 (NCT07879066)
- Testing
- Experimental: Corticotomy¬-Assisted Canine Retraction, Active Comparator / Control: Conventional Canine Retraction
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tanzila Rafique
Neurodevelopment Outcome, Linear Growth
Micronutrient Enhancement for Development and Health in Adolescents - The MEDHA Study
MEDHA is a randomized controlled trial among 10-18 year old girls to examine the use-case of the United Nations International Multiple Micronutrient Antenatal Preparation (UNIMMAP) multiple micronutrient supplement (MMS)…
- Conditions
- Neurodevelopment Outcome, Linear Growth, Micronutrient Status, Bone Mineral Density
- Trial name
- MEDHA (NCT07695883)
- Testing
- Iron (60 mg)- folic acid (400 ug) [IFA], Multiple micronutrient supplement [MMS], Multiple micronutrient supplement Plus [MMS+]
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Obesity
Effectiveness and Safety of Tirzepatide Among Participants With Obesity With or Without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
This is a prospective, multicenter, real-world study conducted in Bangladesh to assess the effectiveness and safety of Tirzepatide compared to structured lifestyle interventions, including dietary modifications and exercise, in…
- Trial name
- NCT07099742
- Testing
- Tirzepatide, Life Style Modification
- Where
- 3 sites in Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 364 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Md. Alimur Reza
Diptheria Immunization, Tetanus Immunization
Safety and Immunogenicity of a Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whole Cell Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Recombinant Poliomyelitis and Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib) Vaccine (SIIPL DTwP-HepB-rPV-Hib)
This is a Phase I/II, double-blind, randomized, active controlled, multi-centric clinical trial to assess the reactogenicity, safety and immunogenicity of a SIIPL DTwP-HepB-rPV-Hib vaccine in comparison with HEXASIIL® in healthy…
- Conditions
- Diptheria Immunization, Tetanus Immunization, Pertussis Immunization, Hepatitis B Immunization
- Trial name
- NCT07855172
- Testing
- Hexavalent (DTwP-HepB-rPV-Hib) Vaccine, HEXASIIL
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 186 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd.
Postoperative Pain, Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
Dexmedetomidine Versus Ketamine in TAP Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
Total abdominal hysterectomy is associated with significant postoperative pain due to abdominal wall incision and tissue manipulation.
- Trial name
- NCT07845643
- Testing
- TAP block using Dexmedetomidine & Bupivacaine, TAP block using Ketamine Hydrochloride and Bupivacaine
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Medical University
Diarrhoeal Disease, Prolonged Diarrhea
Green Banana Added Diet on Prolong Diarrhea in 6-59 Months Old Children (GB in ProD)
The study likely to yield improved therapeutic modalities for children with prolonged diarrhea, a sequalae often leads to persistent diarrhea, which is linked to as much as 35% of diarrhea-associated deaths in children <5 years…
- Trial name
- GB in ProD (NCT07848789)
- Testing
- MS, MS +GB
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Postoperative Quality of Recovery
Effect of Preoperative Melatonin on Quality of Recovery After Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most commonly performed abdominal surgical procedures worldwide. Although the widespread implementation of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocols has improved perioperative…
- Conditions
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Postoperative Quality of Recovery, Preoperative Anxiety, Postoperative Sleep Quality
- Trial name
- MEL-REC (NCT07553143)
- Testing
- Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine)
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Armed Forces Medical Institute Bangladesh
Scalp Block
Effect of Scalp Block on Intraoperative Hemodynamics and Postoperative Pain in Craniotomy Patients"
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an ultrasound-guided scalp block can improve intraoperative hemodynamic stability and provide better postoperative pain relief in adult patients undergoing elective supratentorial…
- Trial name
- NCT07496632
- Testing
- Surgical site infiltration with plain bupivacaine, Scalp block with plain bupivacaine
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Medical University