Excellence in Research Award
Hassan Moria
University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Hassan Moria is a researcher affiliated with the University of Tabuk in Saudi Arabia whose documented scholarly work focuses on pain medicine and clinical approaches to chronic pain. His indexed publication record includes studies addressing capsaicin 8% patch therapy, peripheral nerve blocks, thoracic facet syndrome, and complications associated with occipital nerve blocks. These publications provide a focused basis for evaluating his research profile in relation to the Excellence in Research Award. [1]
Abstract
Hassan Moria’s research profile is centered on clinical pain management, with particular emphasis on interventional and topical approaches for chronic and neuropathic pain. His documented publications include a retrospective comparative cohort study investigating procedural optimization of capsaicin 8% patch therapy using ultrasound-guided bilateral ankle nerve block in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a study of capsaicin 8% patch use in thoracic facet syndrome, and two case reports concerning suboccipital muscle atrophy following occipital nerve blocks for chronic cluster headaches. [2] [3] [4]
Keywords
Hassan Moria; Excellence in Research Award; chronic pain; pain medicine; capsaicin 8% patch; diabetic peripheral neuropathy; thoracic facet syndrome; occipital nerve block; interventional pain management; University of Tabuk.
Introduction
Chronic pain research encompasses pharmacological, procedural, rehabilitative, and multidisciplinary strategies intended to improve symptom control and functional outcomes. Within this field, topical capsaicin and peripheral nerve interventions represent established areas of clinical investigation. Moria’s published work addresses these approaches through clinical research and case-based reporting, providing a focused contribution to the literature on procedural pain management. [2] [3]
Research Profile
Moria is affiliated with the University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and is associated with research in chronic pain. The available publication record demonstrates an applied clinical orientation, particularly toward interventional pain procedures and capsaicin-based treatment strategies. His work spans painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy, thoracic facet syndrome, and chronic cluster headache-related complications, illustrating a research interest in different clinical manifestations and management challenges within pain medicine. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Research Contributions
A principal theme of Moria’s research is the clinical application and optimization of capsaicin 8% patch therapy. His 2026 study examined a procedural approach combining capsaicin patch therapy with ultrasound-guided bilateral ankle nerve block in patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The retrospective comparative cohort design places emphasis on treatment optimization and provides clinically relevant evidence concerning the integration of topical therapy with an interventional technique. [2][3]
Publications
- Moria, Hassan. Procedural Optimization of Capsaicin 8% Patch Therapy Using Ultrasound-Guided Bilateral Ankle Nerve Block in Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study. Healthcare, 2026.
- Moria, H. A., & Alatawi, A. M. Innovative use of capsaicin patch 8% in treating thoracic facet syndrome. Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice, 2025.
- Moria, Hassan A., & Alatawi, Amirah M. A Cautionary Tale: Unveiling Suboccipital Muscle Atrophy Following Occipital Nerve Blocks for Chronic Cluster Headaches – Two Case Reports. Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences, 2025.
Research Impact
The available publication record indicates a focused contribution to clinical pain research, particularly in areas where procedural interventions and topical analgesic strategies intersect. The 2026 retrospective comparative cohort study addresses treatment optimization in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy, while the 2025 publication explores capsaicin patch therapy for thoracic facet syndrome. Together, these studies demonstrate an interest in evaluating practical applications of pain-management interventions across distinct clinical settings. [2] [3]
Award Suitability
The documented research record provides a reasonable basis for consideration for an Excellence in Research Award within the field of chronic pain. The strongest evidence for suitability is the presence of peer-reviewed journal publications addressing clinically relevant pain-management questions, including a retrospective comparative cohort study and research on capsaicin 8% patch therapy. [2] [3]
Conclusion
Hassan Moria’s documented research profile reflects an emerging scholarly focus on chronic pain and clinical pain-management interventions. His publications address capsaicin 8% patch therapy, painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy, thoracic facet syndrome, and complications associated with occipital nerve blocks. [2] [3] [4] These contributions provide a relevant scholarly foundation for consideration under the Excellence in Research Award category of the International Popular Scientist Awards.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Hassan Moria, Author ID 60161749600. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60161749600
- Moria, H. (2026). Procedural Optimization of Capsaicin 8% Patch Therapy Using Ultrasound-Guided Bilateral Ankle Nerve Block in Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study. Healthcare.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14162563
- Moria, H. A., & Alatawi, A. M. (2025). Innovative use of capsaicin patch 8% in treating thoracic facet syndrome. Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25259/jnrp_133_2025
- Moria, H. A., & Alatawi, A. M. (2025). A Cautionary Tale: Unveiling Suboccipital Muscle Atrophy Following Occipital Nerve Blocks for Chronic Cluster Headaches – Two Case Reports. Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47310/jpms2025140612