There are about 201 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Kazakhstan. 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.
Comparison of efficacy and safety of low-dose oral Misoprostol versus folley catheter for preinduction in women with an immature cervix at term.
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of heparin-conjugated gel for treating ankle joint cartilage lesions compared to the conventional microfracture method. It involves 40 participants aged 18 to 65 with localized cartilage defects (Outerbridge II-IV) in the ankle's talus bone. Participants will be divided into two groups: the main group and the control group. The main group will undergo a two-stage process. Initially, adipose tissue will be collected via lipoaspiration from osteoarthritis patients. This tissue will be used to isolate mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and extract growth factors, resulting in a biocomposite hydrogel. In the second stage, arthroscopy will be performed to apply the hydrogel for cartilage treatment. The control group will undergo standard microfracture surgery, a known cartilage repair method. The study's main objective is to compare heparin-conjugated gel treatment to microfracture in terms of cartilage repair and patient outcomes. A 12-month follow-up will assess short-term and potential mid-term effects. Data will be analyzed using Microsoft Excel and Statistica 13.0 for descriptive and comprehensive statistical analysis. Quantitative indicators will be assessed using appropriate tests (Mann-Whitney, Wilcoxon T, χ2) to determine significant differences between groups. The study addresses key questions: Does heparin-conjugated gel offer better cartilage repair, functional improvement, and pain reduction than microfracture? Does the hydrogel approach better preserve joint integrity and slow degeneration? Are there complications with either method? This study combines cellular and surgical components to explore innovative cartilage lesion treatments. Comparing with microfracture and using a thorough follow-up, it aims to enhance cartilage repair techniques and patient outcomes.
The aim of the program is to develop technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and consequences of the pelvis. Purpose: to improve the technique of surgical treatment of acetabular fractures.
The efficacy of natural foods such as freeze-dried mare's milk (Saumal) in post-COVID syndrome therapy has not been studied. The literature review has shown that researchers have focused more on evidence-based medications and less on natural products. Some raw foods, such as freeze-dried mare's milk, contribute to forming complete immune complexes and have antioxidant, membrane stabilizing, and antiviral effects. The use of Saumal proved its effectiveness in patients suffering from chronic hepatitis C. After 4 weeks of using freeze-dried mare's milk, the biodiversity of the intestinal microbiome was increased. The content of bacteria secreting short-chain fatty acids also increased. The study aims to confirm these effects at the gene level in patients who underwent COVID-19. This study will allow us to develop a highly evidence-based component of rehabilitation therapy in patients after COVID-19.
Inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) are not have specific clinical signs, they masquerade as other diseases, and are difficult to diagnose using only clinical manifestations or routine laboratory tests. IEM most commonly manifest in early infancy and childhood. Despite the fact that most IEM are rare in the population, they occupy one of the first places in the structure of childhood pathology, early infant mortality and disability. IEM often remains undiagnosed, while timely diagnosis and timely treatment started can prevent severe systemic damage leading to death and disability. The appointment of a special treatment (diet therapy, cofactors, enzyme replacement therapy) prevents or significantly inhibits the development of the pathological process, especially if the diagnosis is made in the early stages of the disease. To start pathogenetic treatment as early as possible, it is necessary to diagnose IEM as accurately and as early as possible. Among the diseases included in mass screening programs IEM are especially important due to the development of disability and early mortality in the absence of timely diagnosis and treatment, as well as a high risk of recurrence in burdened families. In this connection, the main goals of mass screening - the prevention of disability in children and the reduction of early infant mortality - dictate the need to introduce modern technologies for preclinical diagnosis of IEM. Based on the results of the study, it is planned to scientifically substantiate the need for the introduction of selective screening of children for hereditary metabolic diseases using the technology of tandem mass spectrometry in the Republic of Kazakhstan for timely diagnosis, therapy of IEM and prevention of disability. The introduction of a selective newborn screening program for IEM should always be preceded by a study aimed at studying the prevalence of the disease in a certain region, determining regional reference values of the studied metabolites. Local incidence and outcome data can be used to persuade health officials to prioritize screening in health care spending. The main scientific question and hypothesis of the project is whether it is necessary to introduce tandem mass spectrometry technology in the neonatal screening program for IEM.
The combined use of dexamethasone and oxymetazoline has a vasoconstrictive, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect when applied topically in diseases of the upper respiratory tract. The main goal of this research is Evaluation of the effectiveness of Dospray® nasal spray in the treatment of persistent allergic rhinitis. The study will involve 126 patients diagnosed with allergic rhinitis: 1. Patients taking Dospray = 63 2. Patients on other alternative treatment = 63 Duration of Patient Participation - 7-10 days (duration of treatment for an individual patient).
This is a multisite prospective cohort study of patients with multidrug- or rifampin-resistant tuberculosis who are treated with an all-oral shortened regimen under routine program conditions in one of three countries (Peru, Lesotho, Kazakhstan).
Abstract Troponin is one of the cardiac biomarkers and its high level correlates to high risk of cardiac myocytes damage. C-reactive protein (CRP) in cardiosurgery participates in the Systemic Inflammation Response Syndrome, and heart-lung apparatus is a powerful stimulator of the systemic inflammatory reaction. Objective: To assess effect of anesthetics on troponin I and СRP in mitral, tricuspid and aortic valve replacement/plastic in adult. Methods. Single-center prospective randomized controlled clinical study. A total of 95 patients were assigned randomly into three groups according to the type of anesthesia: the first group of 32 patients with propofol, the second group with sevoflurane - 32 patients, and the last - 31 patients were with isoflurane. Levels of the cardiac troponin I were calculated in ng/ml с using a portable fluorometric analyzer I-CHROMAII, manufacture of BoditechMedInc (South Korea). Normal range: <0.04 ng/ml. CRP concentration in plasma has been determined using a biochemical analyzer Biosystems BA-200 (Spanish company, Barcelona) according to the manufacturer's instructions. The normal level of CRP is less than 5 mg/l.
The goal of this exploratory phase I/II single-center clinical trial is to evaluate effectiveness, tolerability, and safety of Intravenous D-isoascorbic Acid (D-VC) With Arsenic Trioxide in Patients With Advanced/Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Who Have Exhausted Standard Therapy The main questions are to learn about effectiveness, tolerability, and safety of Intravenous D-isoascorbic Acid (D-VC) With Arsenic Trioxide. The study aims to: 1. Assess the tolerability and pharmacokinetics of D-isoascorbic acid (D-VC) with a single intravenous injection in the monotherapy regimen and in the sequential administration regimen with arsenic trioxide (ATO) in patients on standard therapy for advanced/metastatic malignancies (Phase I) 2. Evaluate the efficacy and safety of D-isoascorbic acid (D-VC) with repeated intravenous administration in the mode of sequential administration with arsenic trioxide (ATO) in patients who have exhausted standard therapy for advanced/metastatic colorectal cancer (Phase II) In phase I participants will receive single intravenous administration as monotherapy of D-isoascorbic acid (D-VC) with dose escalation (0.05, 0.1, 0.2 g/kg/day) and with arsenic trioxide (ATO). Patients who have satisfactorily tolerated the study drug in combination with arsenic trioxide (ATO) in a phase I study are transferred to a phase II clinical trial. To study the safety and efficacy of the study drug in phase II, D-VC after the administration of ATO will be implemented in 2 groups: Study group 1: ATO (at a dose of 0.15 mg / kg / day) after intravenous administration after 2 hours D-VC intravenously once a day at the maximum tolerated dose, determined at the end of phase I for at least 15 patients. Group 2 standard therapy: 15 patients. For the phase I researchers will compare laboratory tests (including clinical biochemistry and hematology), vital signs, clinical adverse events (diseases, symptoms and complaints) and other specific safety tests (for example, an electrocardiogram, ophthalmic examination) between groups. They will also measure the degree to which overt adverse reactions can be subjectively tolerated by the subject of the study. For the phase II researchers will compare degrees of tumor volume reduction on CT; objective response rate (ORR) based on BICR according to RECIST v1.1 between test and standard therapy groups. They will also continue evaluation of safety and tolerability of ATO + D-VC combination therapy.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of the drug, containing Vitex agnus castus extract (VAC), in patients with fibrocystic breast disease . One hundred fifty women over 40 years old were randomized into patient (n=78) and control (n=72) groups. The groups were similar regarding age, nulliparity, menopause and abortion status, family history of breast cancer, alcohol consumption, and smoking. The patient group received two pills containing 200mg of VAC daily for six months, and all participants were evaluated by using a Visual Analogue Scale and ultrasound examination at baseline, 12th and 24th weeks.