Aga Khan University

This study tests whether a probiotic called VE818 can reduce harmful bacteria in the gut and improve gut health in pregnant women. 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 a new multivitamin supplement (MMS Plus) given during pregnancy and after birth can improve infant health and growth compared to standard multivitamins or iron/folic acid. About 3,000 pregnant women in Pakistan will take the supplements and be followed un…

This study tests whether affordable home improvements (like reflective roof paint and better airflow) plus community education can reduce heat-related illness and improve quality of life in rural Pakistan. Over 7,000 people in 11 villages will be tracked for two years. Some homes…

This study compares two types of nutrient supplements—small-quantity and medium-quantity—to see if the smaller one works just as well at preventing undernutrition in children aged 6 to 12 months. About 980 infants in Pakistan will receive one of the two supplements daily for 6 mo…

This study tests whether a combination of pain medicines and a recovery protocol (ERAS) can shorten hospital stays after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. About 98 women will be randomly assigned to receive either the ERAS protocol or standard care. The main goal is to see how ma…

This study tests a goat milk-based formula alternative (GMDFA) in 15 infants aged 8-10 weeks who cannot exclusively breastfeed. Researchers compare growth, gut health, and nutrition markers between infants fed GMDFA, undiluted goat milk, or breast milk. The goal is to see if GMDF…

This study tests a mobile health app called First Diet to help new mothers in Pakistan improve breastfeeding and feeding practices for their infants. Researchers will enroll 300 pregnant women who have smartphones and follow them for one year after birth. The goal is to see if th…

This study tests whether affordable home improvements like reflective roof paint, shade, and better airflow, combined with community education, can reduce heat-related illnesses and improve quality of life. Over 7,000 households in low-income Karachi neighborhoods will participat…

This study follows 6,000 pregnant women in rural Pakistan to understand how high temperatures impact pregnancy and birth outcomes. Researchers will track heat exposure, collect blood and urine samples, and monitor mothers and babies for up to a year after birth. The goal is to id…