Clinical trials: sponsored by Al-Azhar University
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis
14-3-3η Protein, Disease Activity and Bone Mineral Density, in Female Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Is to investigate the relation between 14-3-3η protein, disease activity, and bone mineral density in female patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT03999528
- Testing
- 14-3-3η Protein assay
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Angle Class II, Division 1
Skeletally Versus Dentally Anchored Herbst Appliance
The treatment of skeletal Class II malocclusion can be carried out through different approaches. One of these is the using of Fixed Functional Appliances (FFA), one of main drawbacks of these appliances is the proclination of the…
- Trial name
- NCT04402164
- Testing
- Herbst appliance
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Dental Malocclusion
Effect of Low Level Laser on Orthodontic Canine Retraction
The aim of this study was to determine whether orthodontically moved maxillary canines exposed to two different protocols and dosage of LLLT exhibited differences in amount and rate of orthodontic tooth movement.
- Trial name
- NCT04381442
- Testing
- Low Level Laser Therapy
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Congenital Inguinal Hernia, Hernia Sac
Needlescopic Inversion and Snaring Versus Ligation of Hernia Sac in Girls
Failure of closure of the processus vaginalis during intrauterine life will result in congenital inguinal hernia [CIH]. Exact incidence of CIH in children is not known but it has been reported between 1-5 %.
- Conditions
- Congenital Inguinal Hernia, Hernia Sac, Recurrent Hernia, Round Ligament; Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04372212
- Testing
- Hernia sac inversion and Snaring
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Congenital Hernia
Laparoscopic Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic management of recurrent inguinal hernia in children has been recently introduced in surgical practice. One of the most important advantages of using the laparoscopic approach in cases with recurrent inguinal hernia…
- Trial name
- NCT04266561
- Testing
- hernia repair
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Congenital Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in Infancy and Childhood
Aim of the study The aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that during laparoscopic hernia repair, disconnection of the hernial sac along with suture ligation of the neck is better than transperitoneal purse string suture…
- Trial name
- LIHR-2014 (NCT02239185)
- Testing
- Hernial sac ligation in continuity, Hernial sac disconnection
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Rectal Prolapse
Laparoscopic Suture Versus Mesh Rectopexy for the Treatment of Persistent Complete Rectal Prolapse in Children
Purpose: to compare Laparoscopic mesh rectopexy with laparoscopic suture rectopexy The operative time, recurrence rate, post-operative constipation, and effect on fecal incontinence, were reported and evaluated for each group…
- Trial name
- NCT04117633
- Testing
- Laparoscopy
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Mesial Movement of Teeth
Full Thickness Mucoperiosteal Flap Versus Low Level Laser in Orthodontic Tooth Movement Acceleration
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of using full thickness mucoperiosteal flap (FTMPF) elevation only versus low level laser therapy (LLLT) on acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement.
- Trial name
- NCT04055935
- Testing
- elevation of full thickness mucoperiosteal flap, low level laser therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Ultrasound Guided Injection
Ultrasound-guided Intervention and Hand Tenosynovitis in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Evaluates the efficacy of ultrasound guided versus clinically guided steroid injection in the management of tenosynovitis in DM patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03789526
- Testing
- ultrasound guidance
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Osteoarthritis
Enthesitis in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
The current study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of knee cap enthesitis in patients with knee osteoarthritis and its relation to knee function.
- Trial name
- NCT03897829
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Pulp Necrosis, Apexification
Evaluation the Effect of Using of Apical Matrix With Apexification Procedure on Apical Healing of Necrotic Immature Teeth
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the use of apical matrix, with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) or calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2 Apexification on apical healing and calcific barrier formation of immature teeth with…
- Trial name
- NCT03849222
- Testing
- Apexification, MTA, Ca(OH)2
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Cytotoxicity
Biological Effects of Commercial Orthodontic Miniscrews
The use of miniscrew implants as an anchorage device in orthodontics has gained a widespread acceptance in recent years. There prevailed use has been attributed to its ease in insertion and removal at a relatively low cost with…
- Trial name
- NCT03460132
- Testing
- Tomas® Anchorage System - DENTAURUM
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Pocket Depth, Plaque Accumulation
Microbial and Periodontal Changes Associated With Conventional Versus Self Ligating Brackets
Microbial and periodontal changes associated with conventional versus self ligating brackets. The aim of this study will be to compare microbial and periodontal changes associated with conventional versus self ligating brackets.
- Conditions
- Pocket Depth, Plaque Accumulation, Gigival Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT02436525
- Testing
- conventional stainless steel orthodontic brackets ligated with stainless steel ligature (Oromco - USA), passive self-ligating stainless steel orthodontic brackets (Oromco - USA), active self-ligating stainless steel orthodontic brackets (Oromco - USA)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Pregnancy, Childbirth and Puerperal Disorders
Effects of Pregnancy and Childbirth on Pelvic Floor Morphology and Sexual Function in Egyptian Women
The purpose of this study is t o evaluate levator ani morphology following normal vaginal delivery and cesarean section (elective and emergent), using three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound, and to study the effect of mode of delivery…
- Trial name
- NCT02338219
- Testing
- postpartum female pelvic floor muscle affection, postpartum sexual function in Egyptian women.
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Infertility
Early Embryo Cleavage And Multiple Pregnancies After ICSI
To observe whether Number of early cleavage embryos can be a predictor for multiple pregnancies after ICSI.
- Trial name
- NCT02265055
- Testing
- transfer early cleavage embryos, transfer non early cleavage embryo
- Volunteers
- 193 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Pregnancy, Childbirth and Puerperal Disorders
Effects of Pregnancy and Childbirth on Pelvic Floor Morphology and Sexual Function in Egyptian Women
To evaluate levator ani muscle morphology following normal vaginal delivery and cesarean section (elective and emergent), using three-dimensional (3D) transperineal ultrasound, and to study the effect of mode of delivery on…
- Trial name
- NCT02245386
- Testing
- transperineal pelvic floor ultrasound
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Fecal Incontinence
Stem Cells Therapy for Fecal Incontinence in Children After Posterior Sagittal Ano-rectoplasty
The problem of the incontinence imposes considerable strain on the child and their parents. These patients suffer from a long-life handicap and they need support and follow-up.
- Trial name
- NCT02161003
- Testing
- Stem Cells Injection Technique, Stem Cell Isolation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Problems With Access to Health Care
Quality Assurance of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department
This work aimed to prepare the obstetrics and gynecology department for high education and health care accreditation.
- Trial name
- NCT02101502
- Testing
- Questioner
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 2,300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Urinary Incontinence
Transurethral Myoblast Injection for Urinary Incontinence in Children With Bladder Exstrophy
Muscle precursor cells constantly regenerate striated muscles, and include the quiescent satellite cells located beneath the basal lamina of skeletal myofibers, which are responsible for repair of the terminally differentiated…
- Trial name
- NCT02075216
- Testing
- Myoblast Transplantation, Neonatal Cystourethroscope Injection
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, Perinatal Asphyxia
Ascorbic Acid and Ibuprofen in Infants With Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Oxygen radicals and inflammation are important causes for brain injury in neonates following perinatal asphyxia. Animal studies demonstrated potential benefits to the brain when using both of vitamin C and ibuprofen.
- Trial name
- NCT00624871
- Testing
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), Ibuprofen
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University