Aga Khan University

This study tests whether a probiotic called VE818 can reduce harmful bacteria in the gut of pregnant women and improve gut health. About 144 pregnant women in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Zambia, and Burkina Faso will take part. They will first receive an antibiotic (vancomycin) and the…

This study tests whether affordable home improvements like shade, reflective roof paint, and better airflow, along with practical heat-safety advice, can reduce heat-related health problems and improve quality of life. Over 7,000 people in rural Pakistani villages will participat…

This study tests whether a small-quantity nutrient supplement works as well as the standard medium-quantity version to prevent undernutrition in children aged 6 to 12 months. About 980 babies from low-resource communities in Pakistan will receive one of the two supplements daily …

This study tests whether an enhanced multivitamin (MMS Plus) given during pregnancy and after birth can improve infant health and growth compared to standard supplements. About 3,000 pregnant women in Karachi, Pakistan, will take either MMS Plus or standard vitamins during pregna…

This study looks at whether using a combination of pain medicines (multimodal analgesia) together with a recovery program called ERAS can shorten hospital stays for women having laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. About 98 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either th…

This study tests whether affordable home improvements like shade, reflective roof paint, and better airflow, combined with practical heat-safety advice, can reduce heat-related illnesses and improve quality of life. Over 7,000 people in low-income neighborhoods of Karachi, Pakist…

This study looks at whether a special goat milk formula is safe and helps babies grow as well as breast milk. About 15 infants who cannot be breastfed will be randomly fed either the formula, plain goat milk, or breast milk. Researchers will track growth, gut health, and blood ma…

This study looks at whether a mobile health app can help mothers in Pakistan breastfeed exclusively and feed their young children better. About 300 pregnant women will use the app or get standard advice. The goal is to see if the app improves feeding practices and reduces malnutr…

This study aims to understand how exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy affects the health of mothers and their babies. Researchers will follow 6,000 pregnant women in rural Pakistan, where extreme heat is common, by monitoring their environment and health throughout pre…