Clinical trials: in Iraq
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Statin Therapy
Therapeutic Prospects of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, Atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin, in Osteoporotic Patients
Osteoporosis is one of the most common chronic skeletal disorders, particularly among postmenopausal women, and is associated with an increased risk of fragility fractures, disability, and reduced quality of life.
- Trial name
- statins on BMD (NCT07717788)
- Testing
- Alendronate 70 mg tablets, Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Alkufa university\\collage of pharmacy
Oral Health Behavior Change
EHBM-Based Intervention on Collegians' Adherence to Oral Health Behaviors (EHBM- CAOHB)
This study aims to evaluation of collegians adherence to oral health behavers and to examine the efficacy of the Expanded Health Belief Model-based intervention in enhancing oral health behaviors among collegians.
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT07715773)
- Testing
- Intervention Group
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Class III Malocclusion
3D Printed Reverse Twin Block for Class III Malocclusion
This RCT aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel 3D printed reverse twin block appliance in the management of maxillary deficiency in growing patients having class III malocclusion.
- Trial name
- 3DRTB (NCT07710391)
- Testing
- 3D printed Reverse Twin Block appliance, Conventional Reverse Twin Block appliance
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
End Stage Renal Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Requiring Chronic Dialysis
Pumpkin Seed Oil as a Nutraceutical for Hemodialysis Patients
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on maintenance hemodialysis experience chronic systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and dyslipidemia, which together drive much of the excess cardiovascular morbidity and mortality…
- Conditions
- End Stage Renal Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Requiring Chronic Dialysis, Inflammation, Oxidative Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07710183
- Testing
- Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000 mg, Standard hemodialysis care
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Mustansiriyah University
Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Use, Substance-Related Disorders
Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use Among Gym-Goers
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the efficacy of a Transtheoretical Model (TTM)-based behavior-change intervention, delivered through stage-matched counseling sessions, on anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use among…
- Trial name
- TTM - AAS (NCT07702110)
- Testing
- TTM-Based Intervention for AAS Use Reduction A structured, multi-session counseling intervention grounded in the Transtheoretical Model. Content and techniques (e.g., consciousness raising, decisional
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Alaa Yousif Ayed Ahmed
Pain Management, Anxiety
Virtual Reality Distraction for Pain and Anxiety in Hemodialysis Patients
1. Assess pain and anxiety levels in hemodialysis patients during arteriovenous fistula needle insertion. 2. Determine the effect of the distraction technique using virtual reality on pain and anxiety levels during arteriovenous…
- Conditions
- Pain Management, Anxiety, Hemodialysis, Virtual Reality
- Trial name
- NCT07334522
- Testing
- Virtual Reality, standard of care
- Where
- 2 sites in Iraq
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Karbala University
Tooth Loss / Rehabilitation, Dental Implant
Standard- and Micro-Dose rhBMP-2 for Implant Stability, Marginal Bone Loss, and Postoperative Sequelae: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
This study will compare the effect of standard-dose and micro-dose recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) with a placebo control on dental implant stability in the posterior mandible.
- Conditions
- Tooth Loss / Rehabilitation, Dental Implant, Osseo-Integrated Implants
- Trial name
- SMBMP (NCT07696299)
- Testing
- Standard-dose rhBMP-2, Micro-dose rhBMP-2, Sterile Normal Saline
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Temporomandibular Joint Internal Derangement
Intra-Articular PRP Versus Dexamethasone for TMJ Internal Derangement
This study looked at whether an injection into the jaw joint (temporomandibular joint, or TMJ) can help people who have pain, clicking, and difficulty opening their mouth due to a slipped joint disc.
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Temporomandibular Joint Internal Derangement, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07691684
- Testing
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Dexamethasone with Local Anaesthetic
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Of Anbar
Halitoses
Probiotic Vs Zinc Chlorhexidine Zn/CHX Mouthwashes in Control Halitosis and Plaque in Fixed Orthodontic Patients
This study aims to determine the effect of probiotics and Zn/CHx mouthwashes on plaque accumulation and halitosis in fixed orthodontic patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07693972
- Testing
- Probiotic (L. brevis CD2 lozenges), Zinc chlorhexidine mouth wash
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sara M Almshhadany
Angle Class I Maloclussion, Dental Crowding
Orthodontic Treatment Outcomes of Self Ligating System Compared to Clear Aligner System
This study is a multi-center, prospective, parallel-group randomized controlled trial designed to compare the orthodontic treatment outcomes of a passive self-ligating bracket system (Damon Ultima) versus a clear aligner system.
- Trial name
- NCT07638397
- Testing
- self ligating bracket, Clear aligner
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Effectiveness of Chlorohexidine, Effectiveness of Essential Oil
Antiplaque Efficacy and Patient Reported Outcome of Chlorohexidine, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, and Essential Oil Mouthwashes in Orthodontic Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate and compare the antiplaque efficacy and patient reported outcome of three commonly used antiseptic mouthwashes - Chlorhexidine (CHX), Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC), and Essential…
- Conditions
- Effectiveness of Chlorohexidine, Effectiveness of Essential Oil, Effectiveness of Cetylpyridinium Chloride
- Trial name
- NCT07490873
- Testing
- Chlorohexidine 0.12% mouthwash, Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.05% mouthwash, Essential Oil mouthwash
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Alveolar Bone Loss, Partially Edentulous Jaw
Impact of Hyaluronic Acid and Bone Graft on Peri-Implant Tissue
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effect of hyaluronic acid (HA) and particulate bone graft on the peri-implant tissue phenotype in patients receiving dental implants.
- Conditions
- Alveolar Bone Loss, Partially Edentulous Jaw, Dental Implant
- Trial name
- NCT07665281
- Testing
- Dental Implants with Hyaluronic Acid, Dental Implants with Hyaluronic Acid and Particulate Bone Graft, Standard Dental Implants Placement only
- Where
- 2 sites in Iraq
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Mustansiriyah University
Thin Gingival Phenotype
Super Putty C-PRF/ Hyaluronic Acid Combination vs C-PRF in Gingival Phenotype Modification in Subjects With Thin Gingival Phenotype
Randomized split mouth clinical trials study focused on comparing the efficacy of C-PRF/ Hyaluronic acid combination versus C-PRF injection alone in subjects with thin gingival phenotype.
- Trial name
- NCT07682259
- Testing
- C-PRF and Hyaluronic Acid, C-PRF
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sajjad Ahmed Shakir
Virtual Reality, Guided Imagery
Effect of Virtual Reality-Guided Imagery on Pain, Anxiety, and Fatigue in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality-guided imagery in reducing pain, anxiety, and fatigue among female breast cancer patients undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Virtual Reality, Guided Imagery, Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy
- Trial name
- VRGI-Chemo Tri (NCT07677436)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality-Guided Imagery
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Thoalfokar Mohammed Al-Obaidi
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), Omega-3 Supplementation
Effectiveness of Nutrition Education Program and Omega-3 Supplementation Among Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Patients
The aim of this clinical trial is to examine the impact of nutritional education and omega-3 supplementation in influencing body weight, liver enzyme levels, and lipid profiles in patients diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver…
- Conditions
- Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), Omega-3 Supplementation, Nutrition Education Program
- Trial name
- NCT06627114
- Testing
- nutrition education program, Omega 3 fatty acids, control group
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 159 people
- Sponsor
- Hawler Medical University
Dental Anxiety, Inferior Alveolar Nerve
Reducing Pain During Dental Nerve Block Injections in Children
Title of Study: Effect of External Cooling and Vibration, Counterstimulation, and Needle Type on Pain, Physiological, and Behavioral Outcomes During Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block in Pediatric Patients Why was this study done? The…
- Conditions
- Dental Anxiety, Inferior Alveolar Nerve, Pain Management
- Trial name
- IANB (NCT07667725)
- Testing
- Buzzy Device, Counterstimulation, 30-Gauge Needle
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Mustansiriyah University
Malocclusion, Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Micro-osteoperforation Versus Photobiomodulation Therapy for Accelerating Maxillary Canine Retraction
Orthodontic treatment often requires moving the upper canine teeth (the pointed teeth) into the spaces left after removing premolar teeth.
- Conditions
- Malocclusion, Orthodontic Tooth Movement, Maxillary Canine Retraction
- Trial name
- MOP-PBMT (NCT07658235)
- Testing
- Micro-osteoperforation (MOP), Photobiomodulation Therapy using 976 nm Diode Laser, Conventional orthodontic canine retraction
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kufa University
Congenital Bleeding Disorder, Haemophilia A
Study for Turoctocog Alfa Treatment Regimen in Iraqi Haemophilia A Patients
The study has descriptive purposes, with aim of assessing how turoctocog alfa is used in the everyday practice and to provide a baseline for the management of haemophilia A and does not involve any change in the clinical…
- Trial name
- NCT06574984
- Testing
- Turoctocog alfa
- Where
- 7 sites in Iraq
- Volunteers
- 329 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Anthracyclines-Induced Cardiotoxicity, Cardiotoxicity
Dapagliflozin to Prevent Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity
Anthracyclines, such as doxorubicin, are effective anticancer agents but may cause dose-dependent cardiac injury, including early changes in left ventricular function and cardiac biomarkers.
- Trial name
- DAPA-AIC (NCT06888505)
- Testing
- Dapagliflozin (Forxiga)
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Hawler Medical University
Breast Cancer, Breast Neoplasm
Evaluating an AI-Based Mobile Application for Chemotherapy Support in Breast Cancer Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an Arabic-language mobile application that uses artificial intelligence (AI) can help women with breast cancer during chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Breast Neoplasm, Chemotherapy-Related Toxicities, Medication Adherence
- Trial name
- AI-ChemoApp (NCT07273812)
- Testing
- AI-Based Mobile Application for Personalized Chemotherapy Support, Usual Care
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Dena h. Al-Tameemi