King Abdullah University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by King Abdullah University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Green tea rinse tested in battle against gum disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a mouthwash made from pure green tea can help control dental plaque and reduce gum inflammation (gingivitis). For three weeks, 44 healthy adults will stop their normal brushing and flossing and instead use an assigned mouthwash twice daily. Researchers w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Scientists test if one long whitening session hurts less than several short ones
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if getting your teeth professionally whitened in one long session causes less sensitivity than having it done over several shorter sessions. Researchers will compare two common bleaching gels and measure both the pain patients feel and how white their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Anesthesia twist aims to ease common surgery side effect
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if adding a low dose of the anesthetic drug ketamine during surgery can help reduce shoulder pain, a common side effect after laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery. Researchers will compare pain levels in about 50 patients who receive ketamine as part of their…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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New gel aims to speed up painful mouth wound recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new gel can help mouth wounds heal faster and with less pain after gum graft surgery. Researchers will compare the new gel to a placebo gel in 36 adults who have had this specific dental procedure. Participants will apply the gel four times a day f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC