King Abdulaziz University
Clinical trials sponsored by King Abdulaziz University, explained in plain language.
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New Kids' dental crowns put to the test
Disease control CompletedThis study tested how well BioFlx crowns work for treating cavities in children's baby molars over two years. It involved 28 healthy, cooperative children aged 6 to 9. Researchers checked the crowns' durability and asked both the kids and their parents how happy they were with ho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdulaziz University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Ancient chewing stick takes on modern toothbrush in Kids' dental health trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a traditional 45°-cut miswak stick works as well as a manual toothbrush for removing plaque from children's teeth. In a 'split-mouth' trial, 82 children aged 6-14 used the miswak on one side of their mouth and a toothbrush on the other to see which clean…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdulaziz University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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High-Tech dentures put to the test: which do patients prefer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared how satisfied patients were with three different types of removable partial dentures. Thirty-six people with some missing teeth tried each type—traditional metal, 3D-printed metal, and a special plastic (PEEK)—for one month each. Researchers measured comfort, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdulaziz University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Scientists test which pill best eases dental implant pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested which of two common medications works better to prevent and control pain after getting a dental implant. 132 adult patients received either ibuprofen, dexamethasone, or a placebo pill before their surgery, and their pain was carefully measured for several days. …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: King Abdulaziz University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Can a natural gum in your food tame sugar spikes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis small pilot study explored whether adding acacia gum to flour-based foods helps control blood sugar rises after eating in healthy people. Researchers tested the gum-enriched food on 14 healthy volunteers to see its effect. The goal was to gather early information on how this…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdulaziz University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC