There are about 435 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in United Arab Emirates. 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.
Obesity and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus prevalence has doubled in the last 30 years and nearly one fifth of UAE population has Type 2 Diabetes while more than quarter has obesity. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is present in more than 30% of patients with type 2 diabetes and in > 50% patient with obesity 20% of patients with Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease progress to develop non-alcoholic steatohepatitis which can lead to liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma. This study aims to use GLP-1 analogue to see effects on liver fat deposition after six months of treatment There is no current randomised study on treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in United Arab Emirates population; so once completed this will the first study. This study will pave the way for developing a treatment pathway for patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Among patients early following ST-segment (ST) elevation myocardial infarction, transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation is associated with a reduce of the burden of premature ventricular contractions in the first 40 days post-myocardial infarction (MI). The above hypothesis will be tested with a randomized, prospective, parallel, single-blind clinical trial. The expected study duration is approximately 12 months from the time the first subject is enrolled (planned for June 2023) to the time of study's termination date (December 2024). Patient enrollment is planned to take place at two major centers in Greece. The researchers will obtain approval by the institutional review board (IRB).
This clinical trial aims to compare the effect of Pro Taper Ultimate and Pro Taper Gold files on post-endodontic pain in molars with symptomatic apical periodontitis. The main question it aims to answer is: If there is a difference in post-endodontic pain intensity following root canal preparation using Pro Taper Ultimate and Pro Taper Gold files in molar diagnosed with symptomatic apical periodontitis? Participants will undergo root canal treatment using Pro Taper Ultimate and Pro Taper Gold files. Researchers will compare [Pro Taper Ultimate and Pro Taper Gold files] to see the intensity of post-endodontic pain
Critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI), a term coined since 2008 by Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), and is characterized by inflammation resulting from inadequate intracellular glucocorticoid-mediated anti-inflammatory activity leading to increased morbidity and mortality in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients.1 Severe Sepsis with shock is a common reason for admission to ICU/hospital and may require ionotropic support.2 The current guidelines from SCCM in 2017 suggest using either random cortisol of < 10 ug/dL (<276 nmol/L) or change in cortisol at 60 min after cosyntropin (250 µg) administration from baseline cortisol of <9 µg/dl (<248 nmol/L) to assess of presence of CRCI and recommend use of hydrocortisone in these patients.3 There have been studies done to look at baseline cortisol in patient with severe pneumonia requiring ICU and they have found cortisol level of < 15 ug/dl (<414 nmol/L) can predict CIRCI.4 However, there is no study on assessment of baseline random cortisol levels in patients with septic shock in our local population. The current guidance from Surviving Sepsis campaign suggests a more clinical approach of adding IV corticosteroids only if there is ongoing requirement for vasopressors, which is a new change in contrast to 2016 guidelines.5 This study aims to look the available mean baseline cortisol in these patients to create a reference data for local population.
Thyroid disease affects almost a quarter of a billion individuals worldwide and more than 50% of them being not aware of this condition. The commonest thyroid disease is iodine deficiency related thyroid dysfunction with nearly 2 billion people around the globe at risk with insufficient iodine intake. Autoimmune thyroid disorders are commonest cause of thyroid dysfunction in iodine sufficient parts of the world. Sub-optimally or untreated hypothyroidism can lead to cognitive decline, dyslipidemia, hypertension, infertility as well as cardiovascular and neuromuscular problems. The prevalence of hypothyroidism can vary in general population with up-to 5.3% people with overt hypothyroidism based on studies from the West, with estimated 10% of the population having subclinical hypothyroidism globally. In the gulf region however, there are no national studies that provide insight into exact prevalence of hypothyroidism, however some cross-sectional screening studies indicate frequency of hypothyroidism to be as high as 5-10%. Levothyroxine is a synthetic hormone with structure similar to naturally occurring thyroxine, and it is used as replacement monotherapy of hypothyroidism. It is mainly absorbed via small intestine. The optimal daily levothyroxine dosage requirement is 1.6 microgram/kg body weight/day, which can normalize TSH in most patients, however many studies indicate that nearly half the patient on replacement therapy may not attain a normal TSH and require further doses, possibly due to interference or malabsorption. Multiple dose change and repeated diagnostic procedures in these patients can not only increased health costs but increased of ensuing complications secondary to sub-optimally controlled hypothyroidism. Instead of increasing levothyroxine doses and getting variable response, recent study have shown improvement in thyroid function by adding on vitamin C alongside levothyroxine dose, albeit only in a specific subset of patient having gastritis. The effect of Vitamin C on improving levothyroxine also been shown to be effective over a short period in a non-randomized, non-controlled setting. Our study aims to investigate whether addition of vitamin C to levothyroxine can improve the biochemical and clinical thyroid status in a randomized controlled setting.
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare Cryotherapy with occlusal reduction in the reduction of post-endodontic pain in molars with symptomatic apical periodontitis. The main question it aims to answer is: Is there is a difference in post-endodontic pain intensity following cryotherapy or occlusal reduction in patients with symptomatic apical periodontitis on mandibular first molars? Participants will undergo root canal treatment including cryotherapy or post-operative occlusal reduction. Researchers will compare [Cryotherapy, occlusal reduction, and no intervention] to see the intensity of post-endodontic pain.
The purpose of the study is to look at the change in blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes who are using oral semaglutide and planning to fast during Ramadan. Participants will take oral semaglutide as prescribed by the study doctor. The study will last for about 5 months (20 weeks). Participants will be asked to complete a patient diary about how and when they take the oral semaglutide tablets. Participants will complete this diary during the study period as instructed by study doctor.
Periodontal diseases are a public health burden in all countries. Hence, Periodontitis is the sixth-most prevalent disease in the world, the most common bone diseases in human and the primary cause for tooth loss in adults leading to significant economic and medical consequences. All disease biomarkers could help to stratify the general population with those at high risk of periodontitis and to enroll them in a rigorous prevention program. Advanced periodontitis has been shown to reduce the quality of life of patients and developing novel biological monitoring protocols will reduce the prevalence of advanced forms of the disease. There are alot of research explaining the different types of inflammatory mediators that could be found in periodontitis patients. But there are a few research have been talking about lipoxin A4 as an inflammatory biomarker that could detect the effect of non surgical periodontal therapy effect on the periodontal health. And the aim of the study is to assess the effect of this non surgical periodontal therapy on the periodontal health by assessing the concentration of this biomarker.
Determine the effect on weight loss and obesity-related comorbidities in patients receiving the POSE 2.0 procedure with sequential use of Liraglutide at 6 months compared to those receiving Liraglutide and then undergoing the POSE 2.0 procedure at 6 months.
The goal of this observational study is to collect safety and performance information in the setting of a large-scale clinical registry. Patients meeting the selection criteria will be included, in chronological order of their implantation. This registry does not require any additional procedures, follow-up interventions, or ionizing radiation for patients. The inclusion period is planned to last 2 years, starting in Q1 2023. The study will be complete when data on all patient's follow-up for one year have been collected.