There are about 251 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.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a syndrome of metabolic dysregulation that needs a multifactorial behavioral and pharmacological treatments to prevent or delay complications, morbidity and mortality. Uncontrolled hyperglycemia can be negatively affecting the patient's physical and psychological status and thus lower the patient's quality of life (QoL) (Verma & Dadarwal, 2017)(Vanstone et al., 2015)(Gebremedhin et al., 2019). According to American Diabetes Association (ADA), when hyperglycaemia remain uncontrolled (HbA1c ≥1.5% above the glycemic target), a second therapy for T2DM is needed (Davies et al., 2022). It has been certained by ADA, beside the glucose lowering effect the add-on antidibetic medication should have an impact on weight management to achieve and maintain the optimum glycemic and weight control which are the goals in people without established cardiorenal risks (Vijan et al., 2014((Inzucchi et al., 2012). Although metformin still the first-line pharmacotherapy in most T2DM patients, according to American Diabetes Association (ADA) (Association, 2020) but has little or even weight neutral effect, as well as gliptins (Hermansen & Mortensen, 2007)(Sazan et al., 2012). Other old antidibetic classes such as thiazolidinediones (TZDs) and sulfonylureas (SUs) inspite of their efficacy in controlling glycemia but their use is associated with weight gain and other adverse effects (Derosa & Maffioli, 2010)(Najim et al., 2014)(Fonseca, 2003). However, The newest class of antidibetic drugs, sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), are approved for the treatment of T2DM as add-on or even initial therapy (Tamez-Pérez et al., 2013). This class is act by inducing glycosuria and thus improving glycemic status without affecting insulin level (Merovci et al., 2015). Dapagliflozin is a highly selective inhibitor of SGLT2. It has been well tolerated and its safety and efficacy approved in the clinical trials, mostly on cardio-renal outcomes with additional benefits of weight loss and low risk of hypoglycemia (Heerspink et al., 2020)(Solomon et al., 2022)(Wiviott et al., 2019)(McMurray et al., 2019). To date, no clinical data regarding SGLT2i recorded in Iraqi patients with limited data available on Arabic population. On Qatari, assessment of Dapagliflozin effectiveness revealed a significant improvement in the glycemic status after 6 months when used in combination with standard therapy, a reduction (Al AdAwi et al., 2019). In Saudi Arabia, Dapagliflozin was found to be well-tolerated and effective treatment option for T2DM patients after 6 months (Alguwaihes, 2021).
The aim of the study is to determine the efficacy of modified piezosurgery with osseodensification drills in expanding narrow alveolar bone.
Evaluation of two different lengths of mini-implants in the infrazygomatic area regarding primary stability, pain perception, sinus penetration, secondary stability and failure rate.
Dental Implants that are teeth replacements usually place with two stages. In the second stage the implant fixture, (which is the body that inserted in the bone is exposed to place the artificial tooth), is exposed using surgical blade, however; an alternative method using diode laser may be used. This study aimed to compare the two methods in relation to pain anticipated by the patients and the need for local anesthesia usage.
Background: One of the most frequent surgical operations in dentistry is the surgical extraction of the impacted mandibular third molar, which is accompanied by a sequelae of swelling, trismus, and pain. Various techniques have been employed to either prevent or reduce these postoperative outcomes. To the best of our knowledge, few clinical researchers have investigated the effect of local application of Alvogyl paste and Chlorhexidine gel, in the management of pain, facial swelling, and trismus resulting from lower third molar surgical extraction. Aim of the study: The study was meant to compare the effects of 0.2% chlorhexidine gel and Alvogyl paste on the reduction of the inflammatory reaction caused by the surgical extraction of the impacted mandibular third molar, which includes pain, facial swelling, and trismus.
Aim To compare between orthodontic miniscrews coated and uncoated with CHX- HMP NP nanoparticles.
Orthodontic treatment is an elective procedure to improve the patient's dentofacial appearance. The complex design of fixed appliances provides a platform that leads to increased plaque accumulation around orthodontic brackets. So, the risk to develop demineralization area adjacent to orthodontic brackets is a major barrier in achieving this goal. Oral hygiene is greatly complicated following the placement of fixed orthodontic Appliances. Molar tube in place are considered for nearly all patients experiencing fixed orthodontic therapy over the whole treatment period, which normally lasts 1.5 to 2 years. To the best of the authors' knowledge, the application and antimicrobial efficacy of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles coating on orthodontic molar tube material has not been integrated clinically. White spot lesions during orthodontic treatment have a documented etiology. Briefly, the accumulation of plaque and food around brackets, bands, wires, and other attachments caused decreased pH and increased S. mutans colonization, which led to the possibility of clinical demineralization. The aims of study are to assess the antimicrobial effect of nanoparticle coated stainless steel orthodontic molar tube material (OMT) with zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles in relative to uncoated orthodontic molar tube (UOMT) against the streptococcus. mutans& lactobacllius bacteria that cause white spot lesion around the fixed orthodontic appliance. .
Prediabetes, characterized by elevated HbA1c levels, is a common precursor to type 2 diabetes mellitus. Recent studies have suggested a potential link between prediabetes and nonspecific back pain. This randomized controlled trial aimed to assess whether reducing HbA1c levels through lifestyle interventions and, along with the correction of vitamin D and magnesium, can alleviate nonspecific back pain in prediabetic patients.
The goal of this interventional study is to compare the effect of Concurrent cystocele repair and trans obturator tape (TOT) and TOT alone in a sample of Iraqi Female participants with diagnosed stress urinary incontinence and cystocele. The main questions to answer are: 1-What are the effects of the tested Interventions on the outcomes measured by The Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) System? 1. What are the effects of the tested Interventions on the degree of pelvic organ prolapse? 2. What are the effects of the tested Interventions on the frequency, severity, and effect of Stress urinary incontinence on the quality of life of the patients? 3. What are the effects of the tested Interventions on the impact of lower urinary tract symptoms on the quality of the patient's life? Female Patients diagnosed with SUI indicated for intervention were divided into 2 groups Group I: (n=49) offered TOT alone Group II: (n=49) offered concurrent TOT and Cystocele Repair Patients were then followed up and evaluated using The Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) System, The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), and the King Health Questionnaire (KHQ). The efficacy of both procedures and their impact on SUI and quality of life was measured.
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the influence of thyroxine supplementation on pregnancy outcomes in women with varying levels of Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH), who have experienced recurrent pregnancy loss in the first trimester. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Does thyroxine treatment improve pregnancy outcomes in women with TSH levels between 2.5 mU/L and 4 mU/L? - Is the effect of thyroxine treatment different in women with TSH levels higher than 4 mU/L? Participants will be grouped based on their TSH levels, into two groups - those with TSH levels between 2.5 mU/L and 4 mU/L, and those with TSH levels higher than 4 mU/L. They will then be given thyroxine treatment. Researchers will compare these two groups to see if the pregnancy outcomes differ based on the different TSH levels and thyroxine treatment.