Clinical trials: sponsored by 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
Deep Caries
Remineralization of Caries Affected Dentin
Remineralization of carious affected dentin
- Trial name
- NCT04262076
- Testing
- Pulpine with Polyamidoamine Dendrimer
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Electrosurgery Versus Scalpel
Cold Knife Versus Monopolar Electrosurgery in Abdominal Incisions
the aim of work is to compare the early postoperative and late term wound complication rates between the scalpel and electrosurgery in patients with benign gynecological conditions undergoing abdominal incisions.
- Trial name
- NCT04236401
- Testing
- electrosurgery will be used for abdominal incision, scalpel will be used for abdominal incision
- Volunteers
- 90 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
Breast Cancer, Skin Cancer
Topical Fluorescent Nanoparticles Conjugated Somatostatin Analog for Suppression and Bioimaging Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a communal malignant disease between Saudi females, with a popularity of 21.8%. Since binding to somatostatin receptors (SSTR) induces no immunogenicity in vivo, somatostatin analog (veldoreotide) (VELD) may be…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Skin Cancer, Skin Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT04138342
- Testing
- Quantum dots coated with veldoreotide
- Where
- 4 sites in Egypt, Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Dental Caries
The Anticariogenic Effect of Miswak (Silvadora Persica) and Grape Seed Extract
Prevention of dental caries has taken a great importance in the last decade. The use of herbal and natural products became mandatory to avoid the side effects of commercially available medications.
- Trial name
- NCT04136639
- Testing
- Miswak, Grape Seed Extract Mouthwash, fluoride
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- 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
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
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
Cesarean Section Complications, Intrapartum Hemorrhage
A Novel Technique Of Uterine Cooling During Repeated Cesarean Section For Reducing Blood Loss
Study aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel technique of UTERINE COOLING during repeated cesarean section (CS) in reducing blood loss, and record any adverse effects following it.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section Complications, Intrapartum Hemorrhage, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Atony, Uterine
- Trial name
- NCT03793153
- Testing
- Uterine Cooling Technique
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- 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
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Training
Global State of Digestive Endoscopy Training Survey
This is a 10 minutes web based survey aims at exploring the current, global state of digestive endoscopy training among physicians to identify what are the unmet needs and how to improve it.
- Trial name
- NCT02735655
- Testing
- Physician's opinion
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Belgium and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Cirrhosis, Fibrosis
Hepatic Fibrosis Non-invasive Methods Questionnaire
Due to the limitations and the invasive nature of liver biopsy, there has been extensive interest in developing non-invasive tests to measure liver fibrosis (1).
- Trial name
- NCT02132351
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 717 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Gingival Recession
A Modified Tunnel Approach in Treatment of Gingival Recession
Objectives: To clinically evaluate the healing of Miller Class I and II isolated gingival recessions treated with the modified tunnel approach (mTA) versus the conventional tunnel technique (cTT) in conjunction with subepithelial…
- Trial name
- NCT02642887
- Testing
- mTA + SCTG
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Localized Aggressive Periodontitis
Host Modulatory Effects of β-glucan on Localized Aggressive Periodontitis
combining the non-surgical therapy with a well-tolerated substance that can stimulate protective immune responses like B-glucan, might effectively mount resolution pathways contributing to resolving of the chronic lesion observed…
- Trial name
- NCT02402296
- Testing
- β-1,3/1,6-D-glucan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Periodontitis
Growth Factors Release of PRF and PRGF
Background: platelet concentrate could enhance growth factors (GF) crevicular fluid levels which might be crucial to proper tissue repair and wound healing.
- Trial name
- NCT02447510
- Testing
- group 1 bio-oss bone xenograft, group 2 platelet rich in growth factor (autogenous platelet rich in growth factor), group 3 platelet rich fibrin (autogenous platelet rich fibrin)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Overexpression, Membrane Alteration
Perforated Barrier Membranes Maintain Physiologic Gingival Crevicular Fluid Growth Factor Levels
Membrane modifecation: Guided tissue membrane perforations may serve as a more biologic scaffold that could allow for the free passage of biologic mediators from the periosteum and overlying gingival connective tissue into the…
- Trial name
- NCT02168322
- Testing
- collagen membrane
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 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