Clinical trials: sponsored by Alexandria University
Chronic Pain in Degenerative Disc Diseases
The Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block for the Relief of Chronic Pain in Cases of Degenerative Disc Diseases.
Erector Spinae Plane Block is an effective pain therapy technique to relieve chronic low back pain in cases of degenerative disc disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT07256132
- Testing
- erector spinae plane block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
Comparison Between the Efficacy of Ultrasound-guided Erector Spinae Plane Block and Conventional Treatment for Pain Management in Patients With Post-herpetic Neuralgia
The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block with steroids to relieve pain in cases of post-herpetic neuralgia, patient satisfaction, and record any complications post-injection.
- Trial name
- NCT07256145
- Testing
- erector spinae plane block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Early Childhood Caries (ECC), Dental Caries Prevention
Evaluating the Effect of Xylitol Wipes on Cariogenic Bacteria in Infants and Toddlers
This clinical study evaluates whether cleaning infants' and toddlers' teeth and gums with xylitol-containing wipes can help reduce oral bacteria associated with early childhood caries.
- Conditions
- Early Childhood Caries (ECC), Dental Caries Prevention, Oral Bacterial Colonization, Pediatric Oral Health
- Trial name
- NCT07245433
- Testing
- Xylitol Dental Wipes
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Perianal Fistula
Comparing Three Surgical Techniques for the Treatment of Transsphincteric Perianal Fistula: (1) Traditional Fistulotomy (Lay Open), (2) Ligation of the Intersphincteric Tract (LIFT) With Adjunctive Endo Fistula Laser Ablation, and (3) Open LIFT Procedure Followed by LASER
>This randomized clinical trial compares three different surgical techniques for the treatment of transsphincteric perianal fistula: (1) traditional fistulotomy (lay open), (2) ligation of the intersphincteric tract (LIFT) with…
- Trial name
- NCT07236047
- Testing
- fistula lay open, LIFT plus LASER, open LIFT plus LASER
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
TMJ Disorder
MJ Arthrocentesis Using the Dental Implant Motor Irrigation Pump and the Conventional Technique in Treatment of Internal Derangement
Background: Millions of individuals worldwide suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and are characterized by pain and joint dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT07239037
- Testing
- Motor irrigation with 80% power, Motor irrigation with 40% power, conventional TMJ arthrocentesis
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Ulcerative Colitis
Rupatadine in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition that primarily targets the large intestine. Although substantial progress has been made in treatment modalities-especially with the development of immunomodulatory drugs…
- Trial name
- NCT07064707
- Testing
- Mesalamine, Rupatadine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness, Chronic Kidney Disease
Retinal Protective Effects of Novel Finerenone in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Interestingly, A hypothesis-generating analysis was conducted from two studies using routine ophthalmological examinations from clinical trial participants (ReFineDR/DeFineDR), suggesting a potential benefit of finerenone in the…
- Trial name
- NCT07235891
- Testing
- Finerenone
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Pain
US Guided Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is one of the underappreciated causes of low back pain. Recent studies have reported excellent outcomes after Ultrasound (US) guided SIJ injection with local anesthetics and corticosteroids, but these…
- Trial name
- NCT06684938
- Testing
- sacroiliac injection
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Nosocomial Infection
The Prophylactic Effect of Garlic Tablets to Prevent Nosocomial Infections in Intensive Care Unit Patients.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if garlic tablets works to prevent nosocomial infections in hospitalized patients in ICU.
- Trial name
- NCT06833125
- Testing
- Garlic powder standardized to allicin
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Intensive Care Admission
The Impact of Clinical Pharmacists Role in Transition of Care From Other Departments to Critical Care Units in Alexandria Main University Hospital.
Transition of care between hospital departments is an important step in patient care. Every patient may need to be transmitted either for case deterioration, improvement or interventions purposes.
- Trial name
- NCT06903572
- Testing
- the clinical pharmacists interventions about medication related information during transition of care
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Palatal Expansion Technique, Posterior Crossbite
Miniscrew-assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion With and Without Corticopuncture
Rapid palatal expansion aims at skeletally correcting the transverse maxillary deficiency by applying forces to separate the mid-palatal suture.
- Conditions
- Palatal Expansion Technique, Posterior Crossbite, Maxillary Hypoplasia, Malocclusion
- Trial name
- NCT05543460
- Testing
- MARPE with Corticopunctures, MARPE
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
NSAIDs Administration
A Prospective Study of Pattern of Chronic Use of NSAIDS in Patients Admitted to Emergency Department in Alexandria Main University Hospital.
The goal of this observational study is to assess the pattern of chronic use of nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs in patients admitted to emergency department in Alexandria Main University Hospital.
- Trial name
- NCT06816550
- Testing
- Doing Interviews with the patients admitted to emergency department to detect whom are on chronic use of nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Oral Hygiene, Oral Health
Antibacterial Effect of Ozonated Olive Oil, Propolis and Chlorhexidine Mouthwashes in Pediatric Patients
Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus are the most common cariogenic microorganisms. Chlorhexidine has been the most widely used antibacterial mouthwash in dentistry.
- Trial name
- NCT07197073
- Testing
- Ozonated olive oil, Propolis, Chlorhexidine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Anxiety
Effect of Virtual Reality and Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Anxiety and Attention Among Cardiac Care Unit Patients
A randomized controlled trial with two parallel groups was conducted, to determine the effect of virtual reality (VR) and modified progressive muscle relaxation (MPMR) distraction techniques on anxiety, attention and getting…
- Trial name
- NCT06215066
- Testing
- Virtual reality, Modified Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Substance Abuse Problem
Effect of Educational Program on Knowledge, Behavior and Involvement in Substance Abuse Among Adolescents
The aim of study was to effect of educational program by using behavior change wheel model on knowledge, behavior and involvement in substance abuse among adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT07184164
- Testing
- Educational Program by Using Behavior Change Wheel Model, Routine Health Education
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 226 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Learning; Lack of (Specific), Depression
Nano-Learning for Improving Compliance Among Older Adults With Sarcopenia
Empirical evidence suggests that the use of short videos is associated with decreased feelings of loneliness and social isolation, thereby reducing depression among older adults .
- Conditions
- Learning; Lack of (Specific), Depression, Older Adults, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT07185763
- Testing
- Nano-Learning interventional program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Clinical Decision-Making in Nursing, Academic Motivation Scale
Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice: Evaluating Embedded Micro-Scenarios in Simulation on Academic Motivation and Clinical Decision-Making Among Nursing Students-A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study will utilize a convergent mixed-methods design. A quasi-experimental approach will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of EMSS in improving clinical decision-making skills among nursing students.
- Trial name
- NCT07184112
- Testing
- The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS)
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Tinea Capitis
Comparison Between Continuous and Pulse Itraconazole in Tinea Capitis in Children
A study to compare the efficacy of daily therapy versus pulse therapy of oral itraconazole in the treatment of tinea capitis in children based on clinical, mycological and dermoscopic evaluation.
- Trial name
- NCT07184203
- Testing
- Itraconazole (ITZ)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Frailty, Renal Transplant
Frailty Among Renal Transplant Recipients and Relation to Chronic Allograft Dysfunction
The aim of the study is to assess prevalence of frailty among renal transplant recipients in Alexandria University Hospitals and to study the relation between frailty and chronic allograft dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT07181096
- Testing
- assessment of frailty
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Artificial Intelligent
AI-Driven Smart Learning Platform for University Students
The rapid advancement and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into various facets of modern life have ushered in a new era of technological possibilities, particularly within the realm of education.
- Trial name
- NCT06848803
- Testing
- AI- driven simulation platform
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University