Clinical Trials Program
Discover New Treatment Options Through Clinical Trials in Qatar
Sidra Medicine is a leading research and academic medical center in Qatar, dedicated to transforming care for children, women, and families. One of the ways we achieve this is through clinical trials- regulated research studies that explore new treatments, medications, and medical devices.
What Are Clinical Trials?
Clinical trials are essential for developing safe and effective treatments. They help researchers:
- Test new drugs, devices, or therapies
- Compare existing treatments for better outcomes
- Understand how diseases progress and how patients respond to care
Every clinical trial at Sidra Medicine follows international ethical and regulatory standards to ensure patient safety and scientific accuracy.
Benefits of Participating in a Clinical Trial at Sidra
- Access to new and innovative treatments
- Contribute to healthcare advancements
- Help others by advancing medical knowledge
- Participation is voluntary and confidential
Who Can Join a Clinical Trial?
- Children and adolescents
- Pediatric rare diseases
- Women’s health conditions
- Inherited metabolic disorders
- Neurological and genetic disorders
Ongoing Clinical Trials at Sidra Medicine
Here are some of our current recruiting clinical trials in Qatar:
| Condition | Study Title | Principal Investigator | Age Group | Recruiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congenital Hyperinsulinism | Phase 3 Study of RZ358 for Hypoglycemia | Dr. Khalid Hussain | 3 months – 18 years | Open |
| Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) | Risdiplam Safety Study Post-Gene Therapy | Dr. Mahmoud Fawzi | 0 – 2 years | Open |
| Homocystinuria (CBS Deficiency) | Observational Study of Homocystinuria in Pediatric and Adult Patients | Dr. Tawfeg Bin Omran | 1 – 18 years | Open |
| Low grade Glioma | Phase 3 trial for Day 101 monotherapy versus standard of care chemotherapy in low grade Glioma | Dr. Ata Maaz | 0 – 18 years | Open |
Is It Safe to Join a Clinical Trial?
All our trials are reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) and comply with international standards for ethics and patient safety. Participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time without affecting your care. You will be explained about all aspects for trial risks and benefits by your physician prior to trial participation.
Information for Referring Physicians
Sidra Medicine welcomes referrals for clinical trial participation. We collaborate with physicians to ensure patients receive the best care while contributing to high-quality research.
Dr. Divya Rangarajan
Manager, Clinical Trials Office and Clinical trials Unit
Dr. Divya Rangarajan is a healthcare enthusiast with over 22 years of experience in managing and advancing clinical trials across hospitals, academia, CROs, Pharma and Biotech. She holds a master’s degree in clinical research from Cranfield University, UK and is also certified in PMP and Six Sigma methodologies. Dr. Divya specializes in driving operational efficiencies, risk mitigation and quality control in highly regulated clinical trial environments. She has led large global trials from start up to market authorization and has contributed to several regulatory inspections. She has worked in several therapeutic areas- Oncology, metabolic conditions, infections and vaccines being some of her strengths.
At Sidra Medicine, Dr. Divya leads the clinical trials office & unit where her team manages centrally all clinical Trials in the hospital, from start up to close out. Her team provides the principal investigators and researchers the framework that is essential for the compliance to ICH-GCP for the conduct of clinical trials at Sidra Medicine.
- Email: drangarajan@sidra.org
- Phone: +974 4003 7590
- Ilyas Ali – Lead, Clinical Trials Office
- Fathima Abubacker – Research Coordinator
- Dharati Mahesh Tapse – Research Study Assistant
- Gloann Ibale Pasoquin – Clinical Nurse
- Aisha Kamil Mohamed Khalifa – Research Study Assistant
- Treesa Jilson – Research Study Assistant
- Chinnu Reeba George Samuel – Officer, Clinical Trials Office
- Blessing Dason – Research Nurse
- Asma Jamil – Research Study Assistant
- Gulafsha Fatima – Research Study Assistant
- Mona Mahmoud El Chawli – Research Study Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Each study has inclusion and exclusion criteria. Our team will review your medical history and match you to suitable trials.
Once enrolled, all procedure costs related to the clinical trials are covered.
It depends. Further details will be provided by your doctor supporting you in your clinical trial.
Join Us in Advancing Healthcare in Qatar
At Sidra Medicine, we are shaping the future of healthcare through research and innovation. By joining a clinical trial, you may be helping yourself and potentially others.
Contact our Clinical Trials Office: ClinicalTrialsOffice@sidra.org
Sidra Medicine is a leading research and academic medical center in Qatar, dedicated to transforming care for children, women, and families. One of the ways we achieve this is through clinical trials- regulated research studies that explore new treatments, medications, and medical devices. At Sidra Medicine, we have a dedicated Clinical Trials Unit for the participants of clinical trials.
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