There are about 2083 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Malaysia. 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.
As the third global leading cause of death, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects more than 300 million people worldwide. These patients suffer from 0.5-3.5 exacerbations per year on average. Each exacerbations dampened their health status as well as quality of life, not to mention a great burden to our healthcare system. Those partially treated or prolonged exacerbations would subsequently lead to unfavorable disease progression. Hence a holistic approach in managing each exacerbations is very crucial. Mucus hypersecretion in COPD patients plays a pivotal role in acute exacerbations and associated with unfavorable outcomes. These exacerbations comes with sputum increment as much as its purulence. Mucolytics are believed to to ease patient to expectorate and benefits them from tip into an exacerbations or even the consequent hospitalisation. Mucolytics work by reducing sputum viscosity hence improved its expectoration. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a mucolytic with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, commonly used in practice among COPD patients. Meanwhile, Syrup Prospan is ivy leaf preparations, obtained as extracts from leaves of the plant Hedera helix L. It is widely used over-the-counter cough remedy containing saponins which are believed to have expectorant properties. Studies show evidence of antispasmodic, bonchodilating, anti-inflammatory and antitussive properties and its usage is authorised by the European Medicines Agency .
Recent studies have shown promising cognitive and physical interventions aimed at slowing down ageing-related declines in quality of life, but they lack strong ecological validity (brief durations, unrealistic goals, no real-world application) and has yet to show robust evidence that such interventions are stable and suitable in the long-term. The investigators aim to examine whether these interventions can, over four years, significantly slow down the normal rate of ageing-related decline.
The proposed research focuses on developing and testing a web-based platform, called Jom-TestPlus, that will incorporate HIV self-testing (HIVST) with real-time e-counseling (eHIVST) with online-to-offline (O2O) linkage to HIV prevention and treatment services while simultaneously co-addressing chemsex-related needs for transgender women (TGW) in Malaysia. This model represents a potentially impactful strategy for reaching marginalized populations, like TGW, and allows immediate engagement in the post-test linkage process to prevention or treatment services.
The proposed research focuses on developing and testing a web-based platform, called Jom-TestPlus, that will incorporate HIV self-testing (HIVST) with real-time e-counseling (eHIVST) with online-to-offline (O2O) linkage to HIV prevention and treatment services while simultaneously co-addressing chemsex-related needs for men who have sex with men (MSM) in Malaysia. This model represents a potentially impactful strategy for reaching marginalized populations, like MSM, and allows immediate engagement in the post-test linkage process to prevention or treatment services.
Postpartum depression is a serious concern affecting mothers and their infants, especially with limited traditional support. This pilot study evaluates the effectiveness of a novel mobile app called LoVE4MUM, developed based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychoeducation principles, in preventing postpartum depression. The pilot trial involves 64 mothers randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus the LoVE4MUM. Primary outcome is improvement in depression, with secondary outcomes including mental health literacy and automatic negative thoughts. This research aims to provide initial evidence on the potential of mobile health tools to support maternal mental health, paving the way for future accessible and effective interventions.
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of golcadomide in combination with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP) chemotherapy vs placebo in combination with R-CHOP chemotherapy in participants with previously untreated high-risk large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL).
This research assesses the tear performance of five distinct types of soft contact lenses commonly found in the market. The study involves contact lens participants, all of whom are students enrolled at UKM. Before the study, participants were instructed to discontinue wearing their usual contact lenses for two weeks. The lenses utilized in this clinical trial all possess current refractive power. Participants are required to wear the lenses for an entire day only. Upon completion of the study, participants will be requested to complete a brief questionnaire.
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of balcinrenone/dapagliflozin compared with dapagliflozin alone on patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and albuminuria. This study will evaluate the effect of the balcinrenone/dapagliflozin on urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR), compared with dapagliflozin in patients with CKD. This is a dose-finding study aiming to identify an optimal dose of balcinrenone/dapagliflozin for a future Phase III study in patients with CKD.
This observational study aims to determine the effects of combined physiotherapy programs and education in patellofemoral pain syndrome. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Are there any effects of combined physiotherapy program among individuals with PFPS on: i) Pain ii) Muscle functions (strength, muscle bulk, flexibility) iii) Knee muscle functional performance (anteromedial lunge, step-down, bilateral squat, and balance and reach) iv) Kinesiophobia v) Quality of life Participants will be - Measure for the anthropometrics data including body weight, height, and BMI. - Answer the Numerical Pain Rating scale - Abswe Malay version of KOOS-PF and TAMPA scale. - Once they finished with the questionnaire, the participants will be stationed into station 1 (HDD), station 2 (Realtime Ultrasound) and station 3 (Dartfish Motion Analysis) Treatment they will receive - Blood flow restrictions cuff with physiotherapy exercises - Patient education Researcher will compare Blood flow exercises combined with physiotherapy exercises and education (Group A) with Physiotherapy exercises (Group B) to see if there is an effect on i) Pain ii) Muscle Functions (strength, muscle bulk, flexibility iii) Functional performance (anteromedial lunge, step-down, bilateral squat, balance, and reach) iv) Kinesiophobia v) Quality of life
The Early Intravenous to Oral Antibiotic Switch in Uncomplicated Staphylococcus aureus Bacteraemia (EVOS) study is a multicentre, randomized, open-label, parallel group, phase 3, non-inferiority trial of early intravenous to oral antibiotic switch in comparison with standard intravenous antibiotic regime among patients with uncomplicated Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB). The study is based on the hypothesis that an early switch from IV to oral antimicrobial therapy is non-inferior and safe compared to conventional minimum 14-day course of IV therapy in patients with low-risk uncomplicated SAB.