King Abdullah University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by King Abdullah University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Whitening without the ouch? study tests best way to brighten smiles Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Simple asthma drug may prevent Post-Surgery lung collapse in diabetics Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Green tea mouthwash takes on plaque and gum disease in new study Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- New gel promises faster healing after gum surgery Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Can a laser beam save your tooth and ease pain better than traditional methods? Results expected Jun 2027 (estimated)
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Can leaving some decay save the tooth? a trial tests two gentle approaches
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two conservative methods for treating deep tooth decay that reaches close to the nerve. In one approach, dentists leave softer decayed tissue near the nerve; in the other, they remove more until firmer tissue remains. About 100 patients with deep decay in perm…
Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a laser beam save your tooth and ease pain better than traditional methods?
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two ways to treat a severely decayed tooth that has caused irreversible pulpitis, a painful condition where the tooth's inner pulp is inflamed. One method uses a standard solution to control bleeding after removing damaged pulp, while the other uses a diode la…
Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentle pulp treatment rescue weak molars in kids?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a procedure called pulpotomy, which removes damaged pulp tissue to save a tooth, in children under 14 with molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) and deep decay. The goal is to see if this tooth-preserving approach can avoid root canals and keep the tooth functio…
Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple dental procedure save teeth from root canals?
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two dental procedures—direct pulp capping and partial pulpotomy—for treating permanent teeth with deep cavities that expose the pulp. Adults with deep caries and reversible pulpitis will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The study will follow …
Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple marker might predict which teeth can be saved without root canal
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the level of a specific inflammatory marker (MMP9) in the dental pulp can predict the success of a full pulpotomy, a procedure that removes the inflamed pulp from the crown of a tooth and seals it with a special material. Adults with deep cavities causing…
Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stitch showdown: which suture best hides receding gums?
Symptom relief OngoingThis small pilot study tests two different stitching techniques during gum surgery to cover exposed tooth roots caused by gum recession. Seven healthy adults with multiple areas of gum recession will receive both techniques in different parts of their mouth. The goal is to see wh…
Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC