Sultan Qaboos University
Clinical trials sponsored by Sultan Qaboos University, explained in plain language.
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Can a diabetes pill fight antipsychotic weight gain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests if dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, can reduce weight gain caused by antipsychotic medications in people with schizophrenia. About 120 participants will be split into three groups: one gets dapagliflozin plus lifestyle advice, another gets metformin plus lifestyle…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sultan Qaboos University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 15:10 UTC
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New app could help kids with diabetes manage insulin doses safely
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a flexible digital insulin dose calculator for children under 12 with type 1 diabetes who use multiple daily injections. About 440 kids will either get standard care or standard care plus the calculator for 6 months. The goal is to see if the tool helps improve b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sultan Qaboos University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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New trial tests cheap drug to stop Post-C-Section hemorrhage
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving tranexamic acid (TXA) before a cesarean section can prevent severe bleeding. Researchers will enroll 88 pregnant women who have risk factors like previous C-section, twins, or anemia. The goal is to see if TXA reduces blood loss and the chance of n…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sultan Qaboos University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:46 UTC
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Virtual reality could ease heart Patients' fears before surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether watching a virtual reality simulation of a cardiac catheterization before the procedure can reduce anxiety and improve satisfaction. About 120 adults having their first heart catheterization in Oman will be randomly assigned to either the VR experience or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sultan Qaboos University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:53 UTC