Ain Shams University
Clinical trials sponsored by Ain Shams University, explained in plain language.
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New gum fix: collagen patch may replace painful graft surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a less invasive way to treat receding gums using a collagen membrane instead of a traditional tissue graft. Eighteen healthy adults with localized gum recession will receive one of the two treatments. Researchers will measure changes in gum depth and width, as we…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 03:40 UTC
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Diabetes drug may regulate periods in teens
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how common irregular periods are in teen girls with type 1 diabetes and tests whether a GLP-1 drug can help. About 50 girls aged 12-18 with poor blood sugar control will take the drug for 3 months. The goal is to see if their periods become more regular.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 03:27 UTC
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Can a common supplement shield Kids' hearts during dialysis?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a daily dose of alpha lipoic acid, a common antioxidant supplement, can reduce heart problems in children receiving hemodialysis. About 50 children will either take the supplement or a placebo pill. Researchers will track heart events like stroke and ches…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 03:27 UTC
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Nano-paste takes on tooth infections in kids: a safer fix for baby molars?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at three different medicines used to treat infected baby molars in children aged 4 to 8. The goal is to see which one works best to stop pain, swelling, and infection, and to check how well they kill bacteria. The researchers will compare a new nano-based medicin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC
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New sedation combo may improve awake brain surgery experience
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding ketamine to dexmedetomidine sedation helps patients stay comfortable and alert during awake deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for movement disorders like Parkinson's disease. 24 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 03:27 UTC
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New study tests drug to calm patients waking up from nasal surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a drug called sugammadex can help adults feel less agitated and confused when waking up from nasal surgery. About 486 people having procedures like septoplasty or sinus surgery will take part. Researchers will compare sugammadex to the usual method of …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:03 UTC
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Phone AI could ease pain for babies in cleft lip surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a smartphone-based AI tool can help doctors give a numbing injection (nerve block) more accurately for babies having cleft lip repair. The goal is to reduce pain during surgery and the need for extra pain medicine. The study involves 120 infants aged 5-18…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC
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Tailbone pain relief: heat vs alcohol injection tested
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two procedures to relieve chronic tailbone pain (coccydynia) that hasn't improved with medication. 74 adults aged 20-70 will be split into two groups: one receives heat-based radiofrequency ablation, the other receives an alcohol nerve block. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC
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New study tests which nerve block keeps kidney surgery patients Pain-Free longer
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two types of nerve blocks (RISS block and QL block) to see which one provides better pain relief after open kidney removal. Fifty adults aged 40-70 having open nephrectomy will receive one of the blocks before surgery. Researchers will measure how long it take…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:00 UTC
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Dental showdown: 3D-Printed vs milled onlays – which fits best?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests two modern ways to make dental onlays (tooth restorations): 3D-printing and milling. Thirty adults with cavities, broken teeth, or old fillings will receive either a 3D-printed or milled onlay. Researchers will check how well each onlay fits and performs over one…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC