There are about 620 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Bangladesh. 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.
This will be a semi-experimental study on constipation predominant IBS patient. One group of patient will receive prucalopride 2mg daily and another group of patient will receive lubiprostone 8 microgram twice daily. IBS-SSS and IBS-QOL score will be recorded at baseline and at follow up at 3 week and 6 week. Effectiveness of both drug will be evaluated by comparing the baseline data with data at 3 week and 6 week(IBS-SSS and IBS-QOL).
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN) is one of the major complications of diabetes mellitus which accelerates the occurrence of ulceration of diabetic foot and amputation of lower extremities as well as severely affects the quality of life. The treatment of this condition has remained unsatisfactory with a good response to conventional medications. It is now evident that vitamin D deficiency is common in diabetic patients and especially in these patients diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The present research is therefore designed to observe the effect of exogenous administration of vitamin D in diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients of Bangladesh.
Abstract Background: Thiamine deficiency related disorders are increasingly being reported in countries where polished rice is the main dietary constituents and diet is not balanced in calorie, protein and micronutrients contents. Thiamine deficiency often associated with a sensory-motor neuropathy (dry beriberi) without Wernicke's encephalopathy and cardiac dysfunction. Objectives: The objective of our study will be to evaluate the efficacy of thiamine in patients with clinically suspected dry beriberi. Methods: This study will be a prospective, open labeled, self-controlled clinical trial (quasi-experimental study) carried out in the Neurology and Medicine Ward of Chittagong Medical College Hospital from July 2018 to June 2019. Fifty-five (55) patients of suspected dry beriberi will be recruited as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. All patients will be given 200mg IV Thiamine Hydrochloride per day for 1 week, then oral Tab. Thiamine 100mg twice daily for remaining 11week. They will be evaluated clinically before treatment and followed up at the end of 1 week, 6 week and 12 week after treatment. Assessment will be done by some clinical parameters like leg swelling, muscle cramp, muscle power, squat test, sensory impairments, deep tendon reflexes and by Overall Neuropathy Limitations Scale (ONLS) Score. Pre and post test treatment data will be recorded in a pre-designed case record form. To determine whether any o the difference between pretreatment and post treatment values were statistically significant or not, either Friedman's test or Cochran's Q test will be used. Analysis will be performed with SPSS windows version 23 and statistical significance will be defined as P<0.05 and confidence interval will be set at 95% level. Our study result is likely to sensitize the health professionals of this region about this neglected health issue by increasing awareness of the clinical spectrum of Thiamine Deficiency related Peripheral Neuropathy.
To date, some of the most promising drugs used in the treatment of COVID pneumonia are systemic corticosteroids, remdesivir and baricitinib. Dexamethasone has been found efficacious in reducing mortality in patients requiring supplemental oxygen and mechanical ventilation. There is a trend towards reduced mortality in patients who receive remdesivir and dexamethasone combination, supporting the hypothesis that an antiviral drug combined with an anti-inflammatory agent improve outcomes in COVID-19. Baricitinib plus remdesivir is superior to remdesivir alone in reducing recovery time and accelerating improvement in clinical status among patients with COVID-19, notably among those receiving high-flow oxygen non-invasive ventilation. Diabetes mellitus increases the risk for COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. Patients with diabetes have coexisting morbidities and already immune-compromised. Steroids cause further immunosuppression and may contribute to uncontrolled blood glucose in this group of patients, resulting in worse outcomes. Baricitinib can be an alternative to corticosteroids in diabetic patients. This open-label multi-centre non-inferiority randomized controlled trial will be conducted in seven hospitals in Bangladesh. The primary objective is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of baricitinib plus remdesivir compared to dexamethasone plus remdesivir in hospitalized COVID-19 patients with diabetes mellitus, as assessed by the proportion of patients, need "rescue treatment" between two groups by day 29. Hospitalized adult (≥18 years) diabetic patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection have ordinal scale category 5 will be included in the study. Subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 (by tossing a coin) ratio in two groups. The total sample size is 362. Group 1 subjects will receive 200 mg of remdesivir administered intravenously on Day 1, followed by a 100 mg once-daily dose of remdesivir while hospitalized for up to 5 days and 4 mg of baricitinib administered as 2 tablets taken orally daily while hospitalized for up to 14 days. Group 2 will receive the same dose of remdesivir plus 6 mg of dexamethasone administered as an intravenous injection daily while hospitalized for up to 10 days. Subjects will be assessed daily while hospitalized. Discharged subjects will be evaluated on days 15, 22 and 29 (in person; if not possible, over the telephone). Assessment will be done clinically using an 8-point Ordinal Scale and National Early Warning Score.
Acne is a common problem in adolescence to young adult. But there is no such remedy available for acne treatment which has no side effects. Different types of herbs powder has been using in patients with acne vulgaris in the traditional practice of Indian subcontinent as single form or compound. Scientific evidence have shown many herbs has no known side effects and effective on acne. These herbs have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects. So, This study is intended to find out an inexpensive and safe alternative by using some common herbs such as Azadirachta indica, Curcuma longa, Lens culinaris Mentha arvensis and Trigonella foenum-graecum. The aim of the study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Poly herbal powder (PHP) for treating patients with acne vulgaris. Total of 42 adults with acne vulgaris was recruited for this study. Study subjects was included both of male and female with age limit of 18 to 35 years. Duration of study is 05 months with "day one advertisement" for screening followed by randomization for the treatment. The duration of active participation of each study subject was 3 consecutive weeks or 21days. Difference of baseline and post intervention mean by Total lesion Count (TLC) compared with placebo and assesses the % of reduction of acne based on The Global Acne Grading System (GAGS) score. Safety assessment was obtained from the incidence and type of adverse events during study period.
Sound sleep is needed for our overall health and optimum our productivity. Sleep quality affects people's work performance, mood, safety, and quality of life. Changing times and advancements in technology couples with altered lifestyles have taken a toll on human health. Poor sleep quality reduces short-term memory, cognitive abilities, and motor skills for all age groups. The high prevalence of poor sleep quality in every age group has triggered a growing worldwide demand for a safe, effective and easily available herbal cure. Studies shown that, E. hirta has sedative action. For this, I hypothesized that oral intake of aqueous extract (tea) of E.hirta is efficacious in improving sleep quality. In this study I assessed the efficacy of aqueous extract (tea) of Euphorbia hirta (Dudhiya) in improving sleep quality in persons aged 20 to 50 years with self-reported sleep disturbance. The main objective of the study is to assess the efficacy of oral intake of aqueous extract of E.hirta in improving sleep quality in terms of having regular sound sleep and freshness in the daytime work. A total of 32 adults with poor sleep quality was recruited for this study and included both of male and female. Duration of the study was 05 months and active participation of each participant was 2 consecutive weeks or 14 days. Study area was included Dhaka, Narayanganj and Munshiganj districts and study center was Dr. Hakeem Md. Yousuf Harun Bhuiyan Hospital, Hamdard University Bangladesh.
Title: Effect of n-acetylcysteine as add-on therapy with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors in moderate to severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder patients. Purpose of the study: To assess the effects of the addition of n-acetylcysteine with SSRIs on the severity of symptoms in obsessive-compulsive disorder patients.
Background: In the midst of the devastating COVID pandemic where there is no specific and effective treatment, traditional therapy may help to ease the patient's suffering. Inhalation of vapor (VP) is an essential home remedy for stuffy, running nose in common cold, influenza and sinusitis. Steam inhalation is helpful in destroying the capsid of the SARS-CoV-2 envelope and preventing infection. Vapor with diclofenac sodium, menthol, methyl salicylate and N-acetyl cysteine may augment this effect. Objective: To evaluate the effect of inhalation of vapor with medication and to compare with inhalation of vapor without medication. Methods and Materials: A case control study taken place in Corona unit, Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital, Barishal. 43 patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 were participated in this study. All are RT-PCR positive cases. Among them 16 patients were in control group and 27 in study group. In study group they were given vapor with Diclofenac Sodium, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate and N-Acetyl Cysteine and control group they were given normal steam/aquatic vapor two times in a day.
The study was 8 weeks, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess the effect of zinc sulphate on symptoms of mild and moderate acne vulgaris in 122 patients. Participants was assessed at baseline, and 8 weeks. Subjects was randomized to receive either 20 mg elemental zinc daily or 20 mg placebo tablet daily for 8 weeks. The primary outcome was the measure of the GAGS score and the secondary measure includes serum zinc level and evaluate adverse effects.
International, multicentric, prospective, investigator-driven, open-label, randomized (1:1) clinical trial to observe and evaluate the efficacy, of Magic Touch Sirolimus Coated Balloon (SCB) compared to one of the gold standard treatment for native vessel disease (everolimus-eluting stent, EES).