There are about 256 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Iraq. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
Comparing between the failure rates of molar tubes bonded with conventional bonding technique using resin adhesive and the alternative bonding technique using compomer (containing glass ionomer) adhesive by adding a layer of compomer adhesive at the molar/tube interface.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of Osseodensification on implant stability during the healing period The objective of this study is to compare between dental implant stability after osteotomy site preparation using osseodensification technique and conventional drilling technique immediately after implant installation (primary stability) , 6 week after the insertion of implant and 12 weeks later (secondary stability)
This study is proposing the use of i-PRF clot as a scaffold for the XCM in order to obtain a novel biomaterial, incorporating active growth factors and collagen matrix in a single framework, based on the potential effect of i-PRF to enhance fibroblast activity and angiogenesis stimulation for treatment of multiple gingival recession.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease and TNF-alpha has been recognized as a triggering cytokine in the induction of joints inflammation and is involved in the pathogenesis of RA. Treatment for RA aims to reduce disease activity, prevent or manage joint deterioration and lower the risk of major comorbidities such as heart disease and stroke. The strategy of targeting cytokines has significantly increased RA patient outcomes. Therefore management with biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs "bDMARD" (Etanercept, Infliximab, Adalimumab) should be considered, If the treatment goal is not met with the first conventional synthetic drug modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARD) strategy, or if there are poor prognostic factors. The multi-biomarker disease activity test could be used to help standardise individual treatment decisions, especially in patients who failed to respond well to the traditional treatment. Iraq does not currently have specific guidelines, which might pose a risk to patients' safety. More data about the choice of bDMARD is needed in terms of tracking therapeutic response, or whether TNF or other pro-inflammatory cytokines like interleukin-6 (IL-6) is the main factor for the development and severity of RA. These data are important to improve the overall status of the patient, better choice of treatment and biomarkers to detect. There is limited information on the treatment patterns of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) across Iraq including the Kurdistan Region. Therefore, the aim of this research is to evaluate the efficacy, and clinical responses of RA patients who have been treated with different anti-TNF, as well as on answering the research hypothesis, Can plasma TNF-alpha and IL-6 be used as markers of therapeutic response to TNF alpha antagonist in patients with RA?
A randomized clinical trial is set out to compare the effectiveness of two types of functional appliances in the correction of a Class II malocclusion. (Class II malocclusions are where upper front teeth bite significantly further forward in relation to lower front teeth).
Primary Objective Evaluating the effectiveness of canine retraction in terms of: rate of movement and rotation using 0.020-inch slot and dual-slot systems in comparison with the 0.022-inch slot system. Secondary Objectives - Measuring the amount of molar anchorage loss during canine retraction between the different bracket slot appliances. - Evaluation of alignment efficiency using different bracket slot appliances. Null Hypothesis There is insignificant difference in the effectiveness of canine retraction with different bracket slot size appliances. • Evaluation of the bracket slot and archwire dimensions precision
A single-operator, randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of moisture insensitive primers (MIPs) in bonding molar tubes under moisture contaminated conditions by comparing the clinical bond failure and survival rate of molar tubes using two MIPs which are Transbond ™ MIP (3M Unitek Dental Products, Monrovia, CA, USA) and Assure® Plus-All Surface Light Cure Bonding Primer (Reliance, Itasca, IL, USA).
A prospective observational study guided by the guidelines of Strengthening The Reporting Of Observational Study in Epidemiology (STROBE) in 2014, that will be conducted to evaluate implant stability using three devices; Osstell®, Peiotest® and AnyCheck® and comparing the results.
this study is a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effect of sending weekly reminders to patients undergoing fixed orthodontic appliance treatment. two groups will be formed and participants of the study will be divided between the two groups randomly. the intervention group will receive weekly reminders about the importance of oral hygiene and appliance care with adherence to scheduled appointments. the difference between these parameters will be evaluated between the control and intervention groups to describe the importance of weekly reminders to enhance the compliance and cooperation of the patient. the oral hygiene of the patient will include plaque level(plaque index), gingival statue level( bleeding index), and white spot lesion . appliance care will be recorded when in case of bracket failure and appointments missed will also be recorded .
Neuropathic pain is a common complication following different types of spine surgery making negative impact on health, along with life style changes and management, many neurologist prescribed either Pregabalin or Gabapentin to manage this condition with overall good results. our study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Pregabalin and Gabapentin in the management of this condition and to compare between them