Clinical trials: in Nepal
Post Partum Depression
Sensing Technologies for Maternal Depression Treatment in Low-Resource Settings
In certain low- and middle- income country settings, there is a disproportionate level of untreated postpartum depression that presents both acute and long-term risks to a mother's well-being.
- Trial name
- StandStrong (NCT06253676)
- Testing
- Problem Management Plus (PM+)
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Anemia
How Precision Diets, Through Gut Bacteria, Affect Anemia in Nepalese Adolescent
This study aims to evaluate whether a food-based nutrition intervention using goat liver can improve anemia among adolescent girls in Kathmandu, Nepal, and compare its effectiveness with the current standard iron and folic acid…
- Trial name
- NCT07661602
- Testing
- Iron folic acid supplement, Goat liver supplementation, Nutrition education on anemia prevention and control
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Southern Medical University, China
Birth Outcomes
Effect of a Mobile Health Intervention on Birth Outcomes
Globally, neonatal and infant mortality persist as challenging concerns, paralleled by a notable prevalence of low birth weight and preterm birth.
- Trial name
- NCT06431581
- Testing
- mHealth intervention (educational video, SMS and reminder phone call)
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 494 people
- Sponsor
- Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
Oral Hygiene, Visually Impaired Persons
Effectiveness of Audio-Tactile Performance Technique With Sing-Along Lyrics on Oral Hygiene Instruction to Visually Impaired Individuals
The goal of this match-pair randomized study is to compare the effectiveness of the standard Audio-Tactile Performance (ATP) technique with a song-based adaptation (ATP/S) in teaching oral hygiene in visually impaired individuals…
- Trial name
- NCT07585448
- Testing
- ATP, ATP with song
- Where
- 2 sites in Nepal
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
HIV Care Loss to Followup, HIV Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Adherence
Developing and Testing a Digital Health Tool for INterseCtional Stigma Assessment and Reduction at Multiple Levels and mUltiple DimEnsions (INCLUDE) to Improve HIV Care in ART Centers in Nepal
People living with HIV (PLWH) have poor clinical outcomes when they are excluded from care due to intersectional stigma related to HIV, mental health (MH), and other dimensions.
- Conditions
- HIV Care Loss to Followup, HIV Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Adherence, HIV Stigma, Mental Health Conditions
- Trial name
- INCLUDE (NCT07370298)
- Testing
- INCLUDE
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Possible
Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
Scaling Up Community-based Noncommunicable Disease Research Into Practice in Pokhara Metropolitan City of Nepal
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a multifaceted community-based intervention, comprising 1) screening and lifestyle counseling by female community health volunteers (FCHVs); community health workers in…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), Tobacco Smoking
- Trial name
- SCALE NCD (NCT06740708)
- Testing
- SCALE-NCD
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 2,100 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Dry Eye Disease (DED)
Randomized Clinical Trial of Artificial Tears With and Without Preservatives in Patients With Dry Eye Disease
Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a common, chronic ocular surface disorder characterized by tear film instability, ocular discomfort, and visual disturbance.
- Trial name
- NCT07635849
- Testing
- Carboxy methyl cellulose, Preservative free Carboxy methyl cellulose
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Western Regional Hospital
Wound Closure Technique, Wound Dehiscence, Surgical
Comparison of Cosmetic Outcome and Patient Satisfaction Between Staples and Suture Technique for Wound Closure Following Upper Limb Surgeries
Surgical wound closure is an essential component of postoperative care that influences wound healing, infection rates, cosmetic appearance, and patient satisfaction.
- Trial name
- NCT07633977
- Testing
- Staples, Sutures
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
Blood Loss, Postoperative, Blood Loss, Surgical
EFFECT OF TRANEXAMIC ACID ON PERIOPERATIVE BLOOD LOSS IN REAMED INTRAMEDULLARY NAILING OF DIAPHYSEAL FEMORAL AND TIBIAL FRACTURES: A PROSPECTIVE COMPARATIVE STUDY
Perioperative blood loss is one of the most frequently encountered and significant complications of spine surgery. Intraoperative and post-operative bleeding cause various complications and negatively affect patient outcomes.
- Conditions
- Blood Loss, Postoperative, Blood Loss, Surgical, Femoral Fracture, Tibial Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT07625709
- Testing
- Intervention with Tranexamic Acid, Control group (Normal Saline)
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
Distal Radius Fracture, Brachial Plexus Block
Efficacy and Safety of Hematoma Block Versus Brachial Plexus Block for Closed Reduction of Extra-Articular Distal Radius Fracture: A Prospective Study
Distal radius fractures are one of the most common types of fractures, affecting mostly youngsters and the elderly. Safety, ease of use, affordability, and effectiveness all play a role in analgesia during reduction.
- Conditions
- Distal Radius Fracture, Brachial Plexus Block, Hematoma Block
- Trial name
- NCT07625787
- Testing
- Brachial Plexus Block, Hematoma Block
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
COVID-19
Study of Monovalent and Bivalent Recombinant Protein Vaccines Against COVID-19 in Adults 18 Years of Age and Older
The purpose of this Phase III study is to assess the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of two CoV2 preS dTM-AS03 vaccines (monovalent and bivalent) as part of primary series vaccinations in a multi-stage approach, as well as a…
- Trial name
- VAT00008 (NCT04904549)
- Testing
- SARS-CoV-2 adjuvanted recombinant protein vaccine (monovalent D614) (primary series), SARS-CoV-2 adjuvanted recombinant protein vaccine (bivalent D614 + B.1.351) (primary series), SARS-CoV-2 adjuvanted recombinant protein vaccine (monovalent B.1.351) (booster dose) >= 4 months after last vaccination
- Where
- 86 sites in United States, Colombia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 23,670 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company
Diabetes, Gestational, Telemedicine
Development and Testing of a Mobile Health Application for Management of Gestational Diabetes
Adequate control and management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during pregnancy is critical to mitigate its short- and long-term health consequences in women and their children and may serve as a key strategy to curb the…
- Trial name
- NCT04198857
- Testing
- Develop a mobile app that supports self- management and treatment for Nepalese GDM patients
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 214 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH)
mHealth Integrated Model of Hypertension, Diabetes and Antenatal Care in India and Nepal
Our research aims to address a critical gap in the provision of quality antenatal care (ANC) in India and Nepal, by developing and evaluating an intervention comprising of a tablet-based electronic decision support system (EDSS).
- Conditions
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH), Anemia
- Trial name
- NCT03700034
- Testing
- mHealth Integrated Model of Antenatal Care
- Where
- 6 sites in India, Nepal
- Volunteers
- 1,320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Public Health Foundation of India
Corneal Ulcer
Follow-up Compliance for Corneal Ulcer Patients With SMS Reminder
Corneal ulcer is defined as the loss of corneal epithelium with underlying stromal infiltration and suppuration, accompanied by signs of inflammation, with or without hypopyon1.
- Trial name
- NCT07377513
- Testing
- SMS reminder
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 310 people
- Sponsor
- Seva Canada Society
Chronic Conditions, Multiple, Diseases of the Circulatory System
National Institute for Health and Care Research Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions
Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC), defined as the coexistence of two or more chronic conditions, is increasingly prevalent in India.
- Conditions
- Chronic Conditions, Multiple, Diseases of the Circulatory System, Diseases of the Respiratory System, Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
- Trial name
- NIHR-GHRC MLTC (NCT07582380)
- Testing
- Electronic Decision Support System (EDSS), Assisted Telemedicine, Patient-facing app for self-management, supported by care coordination through Community Champions and Care Coordinators.
- Where
- 120 sites in India, Nepal
- Volunteers
- 3,600 people
- Sponsor
- Centre for Chronic Disease Control, India
Fracture Femur, Fracture Tibia
Standard Versus Short Course Prophylactic Antibiotic in Femur and Tibia Shaft Fractures Managed With Intramedullary Interlocking Nail
Long-bone fractures, particularly of femur and tibia, are common following fall injury and road traffic accidents.1,2 The standard treatment is "intramedullary nailing," where a metal rod is inserted into the center of the bone…
- Conditions
- Fracture Femur, Fracture Tibia, Surgical Site Infection (SSI), Antibiotic
- Trial name
- NCT07554079
- Testing
- Short Course Antibiotics, Standard Course Antibiotics
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
Cataract, Glaucoma
Village-Integrated Eye Worker Trial II - Pilot
The vast majority of blindness is avoidable. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 80% of cases of visual impairment could be prevented or reversed with early diagnosis and treatment.
- Conditions
- Cataract, Glaucoma, Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy
- Trial name
- VIEW II Pilot (NCT03278587)
- Testing
- Community-based screening program, Cataract camp program, Community health worker program
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 87,992 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
Self Management of Type 2 Diabetes Using a Text Based Mobile Health (Mhealth) Intervention in Nepal
Background: The global prevalence of diabetes is increasing particularly in low and middle income countries like Nepal with the number expected to rise in the near future.
- Trial name
- NCT06623006
- Testing
- mobile health (mhealth)
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- University of Huddersfield
Glaucoma
Micro vs. Standard Trabeculectomy Study
The purpose of this study is to determine the reduction in intraocular pressure and cumulative incidence of complications between the standard and micro trabeculectomy surgeries 3 months after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02598765
- Testing
- Standard Trabeculectomy, Microtrabeculectomy
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Newborn Morbidity, Newborn Asphyxia
Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Applying Helping Baby Breathe in Nepal
The cluster randomized controlled trial will be conducted in the selected health facilities/birthing centers of Sarlahi district in Nepal. Further from the selected health facilities.
- Conditions
- Newborn Morbidity, Newborn Asphyxia, Delivery Preterm
- Trial name
- SaLiN (NCT06213207)
- Testing
- Simulator based training to manage asphyxia and essential newborn care using neonatalie
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Integrated Development Foundation Nepal