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

Want to learn more? Email us at ClinicalTrialsOffice@sidra.org to speak with our team or get connected to your physician.

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.

Refer a patient to a clinical trial

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