Aga Khan University
Clinical trials sponsored by Aga Khan University, explained in plain language.
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Floss or brush? study tests best way to clean around permanent retainers
Disease control CompletedThis study aimed to find the best tool for keeping gums healthy for people with a permanent wire retainer glued behind their lower teeth. Researchers randomly assigned 70 participants to use either a water flosser or a small interdental brush for cleaning. They measured plaque, b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aga Khan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Cash for health: can money and pills fight anemia in Pakistan's girls?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a program to reduce anemia in teenage girls in flood-affected areas of Pakistan. It gave mothers small cash payments if their daughters took weekly iron supplements and attended nutrition education sessions. Researchers measured if this approach successfully low…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aga Khan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Can a common diabetes pill tame PCOS symptoms?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether the medication metformin helps improve hormone levels and reduce symptoms in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), compared to lifestyle changes alone. 110 women with PCOS took metformin for 8 weeks. Researchers measured their hormone and infla…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aga Khan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Could a painless laser make braces faster and more comfortable?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if a gentle, painless laser treatment could help people wearing braces. Researchers wanted to see if the laser could reduce common problems like pain and gum inflammation, and possibly help teeth move faster. They compared two groups of 108 young adults getting …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aga Khan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Numbing the scalp: a gentler path to pain relief after brain surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two methods for managing pain during and after brain surgery to remove tumors. It tested whether numbing the scalp with a local anesthetic nerve block works better than standard opioid painkillers. Researchers looked at which method kept patients' heart rate a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Aga Khan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:53 UTC
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New nerve block could slash pain pills after breast cancer surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a targeted nerve block, given before surgery, could reduce pain and the need for strong opioid painkillers after breast cancer surgery. It involved 70 women having a specific type of breast cancer operation. Researchers compared the nerve block to standa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aga Khan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Hospital looks back at how it treated cancer pain
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of 134 adult cancer patients with long-term pain. Researchers wanted to see how well different pain treatments worked at a hospital clinic. They checked patients' pain scores and what kinds of procedures were used to manage their pain…
Sponsor: Aga Khan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:51 UTC
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Scientists track how diet and exercise change your Body's inner workings
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how a 12-month lifestyle program affects body fat and specific gene activity in adults with metabolic syndrome. Researchers followed 50 participants, tracking their weight, body composition, and blood markers at the start, 6 months, and 12 months. P…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aga Khan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Feb 18, 2026 14:07 UTC