Sultan Qaboos University
Clinical trials sponsored by Sultan Qaboos University, explained in plain language.
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Can a diabetes drug beat metformin for antipsychotic weight gain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares dapagliflozin and metformin for managing weight gain caused by antipsychotic medications. About 110 adults aged 16 and older will take one of the drugs plus lifestyle advice for 26 weeks. The goal is to see which drug works better and is safer for weight contr…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sultan Qaboos University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a simple drug prevent dangerous bleeding in C-Sections?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving tranexamic acid before a C-section can reduce the risk of severe postpartum hemorrhage. Researchers will enroll 88 pregnant women with risk factors like previous C-section, twins, or anemia. Half will receive the drug, half a placebo, and blood los…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sultan Qaboos University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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AI coach for parents of diabetic kids: will it make carb counting easier?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an AI-powered educational platform can help parents of children with type 1 diabetes count carbohydrates more accurately and manage diabetes better. About 80 parents will either use the AI platform plus usual care or usual care alone for 12 weeks. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sultan Qaboos University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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VR goggles could calm nerves before heart surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a short virtual reality (VR) session before a first-time cardiac catheterization can lower patient anxiety and improve satisfaction. About 120 adults in Oman will be randomly assigned to either the VR experience or standard education. Researchers will mea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sultan Qaboos University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC