There are about 212 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Qatar. 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.
Variation of morphine requirements are seen considerably. Studies showed that pharmacogenetics (PGx) could possibly be used to tailor pain medication according to an individual's genetic background. While prior studies demonstrated the association of genetic polymorphism with opioid requirements in various types of surgeries in Asian and European populations, there are no published data in Middle East populations especially Arabs. However, in our area we have a lot of theincity that may give us an answer for this research question. Objectives: The primary Objective of this study is to investigate whether the genetic polymorphism of human μ-opioid receptor gene (OPRM1), ATP binding cassette gene (ABCB1) and rs2952768 are contributing to the variation of morphine consumption in women undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The secondary objective is to assess the effect of these genetic polymorphisms on pain score, analgesic dosage requirements, and complications of morphine use in these patients within the first 24 hours.
The burnout phenomenon first came to clinical science 50 years ago. It is exponentially rising worldwide which prompted its discoverers to develop the most popular tool for its assessment, known as the Maslach burnout inventory (MBI)1. Common symptoms of burnout include depression, irritability, and insomnia. The growing demand for extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may have an effect on burnout as the newly introduced services is demanding in effort and put the practitioners on complex ethical and administrative situations. We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study using a combined methodological quantitative and qualitative approach involving a convenience sample of 1000 healthcare practitioners within surgical and medical ICUs of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Qatar. We will use used two main instruments to develop an online questionnaire: - The MBI-human service survey (MBI-HSS) and the Leadership scale Expectations: we expect that we will have a new insight about the impact of these complex interventions on practitioner's burnout.
Approximately 10-15% of patients infected with COVID-19 develop severe illness characterized by respiratory distress, increased risk of clotting disease, myocardial damage, stroke and mortality. Subjects with Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are at increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease. Exuberant inflammatory and immune responses were suggested as the etiology responsible for the development of severe COVID-19 disease. The increased chronic inflammatory state characteristic of T2DM could contribute to the increased risk of severe COVID-19 disease in T2DM patients. Therefore, its possible that anti-inflammatory therapy will reduce the risk of severe COVID-19 disease. Consistent with this assumption, a recent study has reported that steroid therapy improves the outcome in patients with severe COVID-19 disease. The medication pioglitazone is a strong insulin sensitizer that reduces plasma glucose concentrations in T2DM patients. In addition to improving insulin sensitivity, several studies have demonstrated that pioglitazone reduces chronic inflammation in T2DM patients, which is manifested in a decrease in TNF-alpha, interleukin, hs CRP, leptin and other inflammatory markers in T2DM treated with pioglitazone. Further, pioglitazone enhances the plasma level of anti-inflammatory agents. For example, the plasma level of 15-epi-lipoxin A, a lipid mediator with strong anti-inflammatory and inflammation-resolving effects that has been reported to neutralize RNA coated viruses, is significantly elevated by pioglitazone treatment in T2DM patients. Therefore, we hypothesize that administering pioglitazone to T2DM patients who have moderate-to-severe COVID-19 will improve the clinical outcome of their COVID-19 disease.
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a telemental health intervention on the mental health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 crisis in Qatar.
Recent studies showed that various factors can contribute to the efficiency of a music therapy such as the type of music used, the type of instrument, the ethnicity, musical preference of the subjects and many others. Investigators noticed that most of studies and clinical trials, while acknowledging the importance of ethnicity and musical preferences, use the Western Music type in their investigations and practice. While in the Middle East, Music Therapy played a tremendous role in the 10th century since the "scales theory" of the famous Scientists El Farabi and Avicenna, very little countries of the Middle East are investing in scientific studies using Arabic Music as a therapeutic tool. This study will be an electroencephalogram (EEG)-based investigation on correlations of multiple factors that can influence the cortical responses of the subject to the music and self-reported state of emotion and anxiety.
Nasogastric tube (NGT) is a commonly performed procedure in the Emergency Department. Although it is not a major procedure, it is usually associated with a bad experience and cause discomfort and pain in kids. This randomized controlled double-blinded double-dummy trial aims to investigate the efficacy of local topical anesthetic and/or anxiolysis for pain/anxiety related to NGT insertion. Eligible patients are children with gastroenteritis aged 6 months to 5 years requiring NGT rehydration. The intervention are 3 arms of nebulized lidocaine with midazolam compared to nebulized midazolam alone or placebo. The primary outcome is procedure-related pain assessment using the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability (FLACC) scale during final NGT insertion attempt.
Primary Objective: The primary objective of the study is to characterize patients initiating DUPIXENT for asthma in a real-world setting, with respect to their medical history, including asthma history and asthma treatment history, socio-demographic, biomarkers (including Fractional exhaled nitric oxide [FeNO]), and concomitant treatments for asthma. Secondary Objectives: The secondary objectives of the study are: - To characterize real-world use patterns of DUPIXENT for asthma (eg, most commonly used regimens, reason for initiation of new asthma treatments, concomitant therapies, treatment durations, and reasons for discontinuation and/or switching) - To assess the effectiveness of DUPIXENT in asthma patients in a real world setting (lung function improvement, exacerbation rate, asthma control) - To assess comorbid type 2 conditions (atopic/allergic) and patterns of use and effects of treatment in comorbid conditions in asthma patients treated with Dupixent - To collect data on HealthCare Resource Utilization (HCRU) - To collect safety data on study participants in the real-world setting.
One of the available Hybrid closed loop system is MiniMed 670G (Medtronic Diabetes, Northridge, CA, USA), which is indicated for children above 7 years old, adolescents and adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Several studies have shown improved HbA1c, time in target range, and SG variability in children, adolescents and adults with Type 1 Diabetes, where participants were experienced with using CSII therapy, assuming that the success of HCL systems depend on prior use of pump therapy. A recent study, published by diabetes team from Sidra Medicine, Doha has showed that children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes on MDI therapy can successfully initiate the HCL system, using a concise structured 10-day protocol, achieving better outcomes than in previous studies, where participants had previous experience with diabetes related technology and longer initiation process. The AHCL system, Minimed 780G is CE-marked includes additional functionality aiming to provide further protections from highs. The user can choose the algorithm to target a glucose level of 100 or 120 mg/dL. Like for the MiniMed 670G HCL system, users can also choose the algorithm to temporarily target a glucose value of 150 mg/dL. In addition, the AHCL system has the ability to administer correction bolus automatically, targeting 120 mg/dL. The AHCL algorithm was evaluated with a model-based algorithm design platform incorporating a virtual patient simulator, where additional changes were made (lower target ranges and automated correction boluses ( )). A recent study including 12 patients with type 1 diabetes on AHCL system, has shown no episodes of hypoglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis, while maintaining 99% time spent in closed loop and high time in ra1]\nge ( ). AHCL decreased Auto Mode exits and alerts, and improves glycaemia without compromising safety, despite multiple food and exercise challenges ( ). Sidra Medicine is the only center for childhood diabetes in Qatar. Around 80% of type 1 diabetes patients are using a device (insulin pump/glucose sensor) and around 45% are using sensor-augmented pump (SAP)/HCL systems.
Beta blockers (BB) play an important role in protection of end organs that are susceptible for secondary injury by the Traumatic brain injury (TBI)-induced catecholamine surge. However, use of BBs in trauma patients is not yet the standard of care which necessitates clear scientific evidence and justification to be used especially in TBI patients. The BBTBBT study aims to determine whether early administration of propranolol based on the HSTnT status will improve the outcome of mild-to-severe TBI patients. Our primary hypothesis is that BBs are effective in reducing 10 and 30-day mortality in TBI patients.BBs are effective in reducing 10 and 30-day mortality in TBI patients. Methods/Design: The BBTBBT study is a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial, three-arm trial of BB use in mild-to-severe TBI patients based on the HsTnT status.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of noninvasive ventilation with helmet in reducing endotracheal intubation rates in comparison with Noninvasive Ventilation (NIV) facemask among patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)