Clinical trials: in Kuwait
Covid19, Severe Systemic Illness Respiratory Muscle Fatigue
The Effects of Multi-modality Physiotherapy in Delaying or Preventing COVID-19 Patient From Admitting to ICU
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory muscle training with COVID-19 patient, who has underlying health conditions, in order to delay or prevent them from admitting to ICU.
- Trial name
- NCT04617119
- Testing
- Threshold IMT device, Conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- DR. JASSIM ALGHAITH
Pathophysiology, Metabolic Glucose Disorders
Metabolic Defects in Prediabetic Kuwaiti Arabs and Indians
Insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction are the major core defects responsible for the development of type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
- Trial name
- NCT04268862
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dasman Diabetes Institute
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Relationship Between Improvement in Insulin Secretion and Decrease in HbA1c in GLP-1 RA Therapy in T2DM Patients
GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) is group of antidiabetic agents very effective in lowering the plasma glucose concentration in T2DM patients .
- Trial name
- NCT04135287
- Testing
- GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 315 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dasman Diabetes Institute
Complications
Laryngomalacia Exposed
Laryngomalacia is the most common congenital laryngeal anomaly and the most frequent cause of stridor in infants and children. Symptoms usually appear within the first 2 weeks of life. Its severity increases up to 6 months.
- Trial name
- NCT01042223
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boushahri Clinic Medical Center
Laryngomalacia
Laryngomalacia No Longer An Ambiguity
The purpose of this study is to expose some of the factors that may be associated or predisposing to development of laryngomalacia.
- Trial name
- NCT00972764
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boushahri Clinic Medical Center
Muscle Relaxation
Deep NMB in Ambulatory Gynecological Laparoscopy
Gynecological laparoscopic surgery is commonly performed as an ambulatory basis for the aim of rapid discharge, reduce hospital stay with reduced costs and to improve postoperative QOR [1,2].
- Trial name
- NCT04105764
- Testing
- Rocuronium, Rocuronium bromide
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wahba bakhet
Atrophic Acne Scar
Combined LASERs and PRP for Postacne Scars
This study evaluates a new combined technique using two different laser wavelengths and Platelets Rich Plasma (PRP) to treat post-atrophic acne scars.
- Trial name
- NCT03809416
- Testing
- Lasers, Platelets Rich Plasma, Lasers plus Normal Saline Solution
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy, Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- DEKA S.r.l.
Dietary Modification, Dietary Habits
Online vs. Face-to-face Nutritional Advice in Kuwait (EatWellQ8)
The EatWellQ8 study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a mobile web application (e-Nutri), capable of delivering automated personalised nutrition advice, compared with face-to-face nutritional advice, in increasing diet…
- Trial name
- EatWellQ8 (NCT03396263)
- Testing
- Non-personalised advice, Online personalised advice, Face-to-face personalised advice
- Where
- 2 sites in Kuwait, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
Implant Site Reaction
Immediate Implant Placement With Immediate Professionalization in Aesthetic Area
Immediate implant placement with immediate professionalization in the maxillary esthetic zone using mixture of allograft and xenograft vs xenografts to augment the jumping gap
- Trial name
- NCT03665025
- Testing
- immediate implant using mixed allograft and xenograft
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Diabetes Mellitus, Noninsulin-Dependent, Diabetes, Type 2
A Lifestyle Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Kuwait and Its Impact on Glycaemic Control
This was an unblinded, randomised controlled study, the purpose of which was to investigate the impact of a structured health education intervention on the glycaemic control of Type 2 diabetes patients within a Kuwaiti cultural…
- Trial name
- NCT03397225
- Testing
- Lifestyle intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Kuwait, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Mindfulness-based Arabic Guided Self-help for Parents of Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Kuwait ranks as the third country worldwide for the incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) with an incidence of 37.10 per 100,000 children.
- Trial name
- NCT03358394
- Testing
- A human-interventional study
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SHAHAH ALTAMMAR
Pain Associated With Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
Efficacy of Chewing Sugarless Gum for Reduction of Orthodontic Appliance Pain
This study investigates whether chewing sugar-free chewing gum can reduce pain associated with braces treatment. The study collects pain scale records for 10 consecutive days after placement of braces.
- Trial name
- NCT02024139
- Testing
- Chewing Sugarless Gum, Using Mouthwash
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kuwait University
Periodontal Health, Dental Plaque Accumulation
Effects of Probiotics on Oral Health
Some probiotics have been shown to have preventive effects on infectious diseases and allergies. Because their long-term enhancement of the immune responses of children, they have been recommended for infants in some countries.
- Trial name
- NCT02444182
- Testing
- Probiotics
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kuwait University
Bacterial Infections
Effect of Xylitol on Oral Microbiota in Children
1. The present controlled, randomized, doubleblind study aims to answer the following questions: How will the "normal flora" be affected by the xylitol consumption? Will daily consumption of xylitol change the plaque-saliva…
- Trial name
- NCT01528969
- Testing
- xylitol, sorbitol
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kuwait University
Dental Caries
Use of Fissure Sealants on Primary Molars
Sealants have been shown to be the most effective caries preventive measure in permanent dentition. Sealants of the primary molars soon after they erupt would reduce the total caries experience of the primary teeth of the…
- Trial name
- NCT01438866
- Testing
- Fissure sealant, Fissure sealants and fluoride varnish
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kuwait University
Laryngomalacia
Discovering Laryngomalacia
Laryngomalacia is the most common congenital malformation of the larynx. It results from abnormal prolapse of supraglottic structures during inspiration. Symptoms usually appear within the first 2 weeks of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01165489
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boushahri Clinic Medical Center