Ain Shams University

This study compares two modern, minimally invasive surgical techniques for removing medium-sized kidney stones (2-3 cm). Researchers will randomly assign 120 adult patients to either Mini-PCNL (a small back incision) or Flexible Ureteroscopy with suction (through natural passages…

This study is testing a shorter, more intense schedule of radiation therapy combined with chemotherapy for cervical cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can control the cancer effectively while carefully monitoring side effects. It is for people with certain stages of cerv…

This study aims to find the better surgical method for correcting a specific type of misaligned eyes called large-angle exotropia. It will compare two different techniques that adjust the eye muscles. The study is recruiting 30 participants aged 6 and older who have this conditio…

This study compares two non-drug procedures for men with bothersome urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate (BPH). It will test whether injecting steam into the prostate or blocking its blood supply works better to improve symptoms. Researchers will measure changes in urinatio…

This study compares two types of devices used to widen a narrow upper jaw in teenagers. Researchers are testing whether a new, custom 3D-printed device works better than the traditional version by measuring jaw changes, comfort, and long-term stability. The goal is to find the mo…

This study compares two surgical methods for adding bone to the upper jaw before placing a dental implant, a procedure called a sinus lift. Researchers will test which technique—using a special drill or small chisels—leads to better bone growth, more stable implants, and higher p…

This study aims to see if lower dentures supported by two standard implants work differently than those supported by four smaller 'mini' implants. Researchers will measure how quickly and smoothly the teeth come together and separate when chewing. The goal is to find which implan…

This study compares three different types of disposable, flexible scopes used to remove kidney stones. Researchers will measure which scope is most cost-effective, has the fewest complications, the shortest surgery time, and the highest success rate for completely removing stones…

This study compares two treatments for white spot lesions, which are early signs of tooth decay that often appear after braces. Young adults aged 15-25 will have one treatment applied to each side of their mouth to see which works better at improving the color and reducing the si…

This study is testing if rinsing with Manuka honey can help control gum disease (periodontitis) in people receiving kidney dialysis. Gum disease is very common and serious in this group. Researchers want to see if adding this natural antibacterial rinse to standard dental cleanin…

This study is testing if a blood pressure drug called nebivolol can protect the heart from damage caused by trastuzumab, a life-saving breast cancer treatment. It will involve 56 women with HER2-positive breast cancer who are starting trastuzumab therapy. Researchers will measure…

This study is testing a new method to help infants born with a cleft lip and palate. It uses custom 3D-printed aligners to gently reshape the gums and nose before corrective surgery. The goal is to make this early treatment more precise and easier to manage for parents.

This study is testing a new gel containing tiny magnetic zinc oxide particles to see if it can shrink abnormal spots in the mouth that have a risk of turning into cancer. About 20 adults with these specific mouth lesions will apply the gel or a placebo three times a day for six w…

This study is testing a new, step-by-step feeding plan for critically ill children in the intensive care unit. Researchers want to see if this plan helps children get the nutrition they need faster and with fewer interruptions, which may help them recover more quickly. The study …

This study aims to create a clear, step-by-step treatment plan for children and teenagers with orbital lymphatic malformations, which are non-cancerous growths around the eye. It will test the safety and effectiveness of a drug called sirolimus, often used alone or combined with …

This study is testing if a quick, non-invasive ultrasound scan done before surgery can accurately predict which patients will experience a dangerous drop in blood pressure when they are put under general anesthesia for brain surgery. It involves 36 adults undergoing elective cran…

This study aims to see if a simple ultrasound scan of the neck artery can predict which patients with chronic liver disease will experience a dangerous drop in blood pressure right after they are put under general anesthesia. Researchers will scan 35 adult patients before surgery…

This study compares two ways to place dental implants to see which is more accurate. One method uses a custom-made plastic guide, while the other uses a computer screen to guide the dentist in real-time. Researchers will measure how precisely the implants are placed, how long eac…

This study is testing a simple measurement called the Rapid Shallow Breathing Index to see if it can better predict when a patient in intensive care is ready to have their breathing tube safely removed. Researchers will enroll 70 adult patients who are on ventilators and appear r…

This study is testing whether giving vitamin K2 as a supplement can prevent bone weakening in children with a kidney condition called nephrotic syndrome. These children need long-term steroid treatment, which is known to weaken bones. Researchers will measure bone health markers …

This study compares two different nerve block techniques for managing pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers will test which method provides longer-lasting pain relief and reduces the need for additional pain medication in the first 24 hours after surger…

This study is testing if a medication called Itopride can help empty the stomach faster in diabetic patients who take semaglutide and are having surgery. Semaglutide can slow stomach emptying, which increases the risk of complications during anesthesia. Researchers will use ultra…

This study is testing whether laser therapy can help reduce painful mouth sores in children undergoing bone marrow transplants. Researchers will compare children receiving laser treatment to those receiving basic oral care to see if the laser improves mouth sore severity and redu…

This study is testing if a special drink given before surgery helps patients recover faster. Women scheduled for open gynecological surgery will receive either a standard carbohydrate drink or one with added nitrates. Researchers will measure if the nitrate drink helps reduce the…

This study aims to find a less invasive way to manage pain in premature babies during medical procedures. It will compare pain relief from fentanyl given as a nasal spray to the standard intravenous (IV) injection. Researchers will measure pain levels in 75 preterm infants to see…

This study is testing whether a special 10-week training program can help nursing students build resilience and feel less stressed. Researchers will compare 90 students who get the training during the semester with others who receive it later. The goal is to see if learning speci…

This study is testing whether a dietary supplement called alpha lipoic acid can help prevent or reduce the severity of painful skin burns (radiation dermatitis) in breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Researchers will enroll 40 women receiving standard radiation t…

This study is testing whether a lidocaine nasal spray can effectively block pain nerves during nasal turbinate surgery. The goal is to reduce patients' need for strong opioid painkillers during and after the procedure. Researchers are comparing the spray approach to standard care…

This study aims to find which of two ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques works better for controlling pain after minimally invasive chest surgery (VATS). Researchers will compare the Erector Spinae Plane block with the Serratus Anterior Plane block in 50 adult patients. The …

This study is testing if adding a drug called dexmedetomidine to a standard pain-numbing injection (caudal block) can provide longer and better pain relief for children after open appendix removal surgery. It involves 60 children and will measure how long the pain relief lasts be…

This study is testing which of two steroid injection methods works better for people with long-term back and leg pain that hasn't improved with physical therapy or medications. Researchers will compare a newer 'transgrade' injection technique against the standard 'interlaminar' m…

This study aims to find the best way to manage pain after hip surgery. Researchers are comparing two established methods: a nerve block injection in the groin area and a pain medication given into the spinal fluid. They will measure which one provides longer-lasting pain relief b…

This study is testing whether two herbal supplements can help people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will compare silymarin (milk thistle extract) and a hesperidin/diosmin (citrus flavonoid) combination to see which one better reduces widespread pain and inflammation. The goal is …

This study aims to find out which of two anesthesia methods works better for controlling pain after hemorrhoid removal surgery. It will compare a newer ultrasound-guided back block to a standard spinal injection. The main goal is to see which technique results in less pain for pa…

This study aims to find out which of two common medications works better to prevent shivering after abdominal surgery. It will involve 70 patients in Egypt who are having planned abdominal operations. Researchers will compare intravenous hydrocortisone against intravenous dexmede…

This study is testing whether giving the drug ketamine before surgery can better control pain after a common weight loss procedure called laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Researchers will compare ketamine against a standard pain control method in 90 patients. The main goal is to …

This study aims to see if ultrasound scans can help doctors better understand how the bodies of critically ill pregnant women change during their illness. Researchers will use portable ultrasound machines to measure muscle loss, fat changes, and fluid buildup in 121 patients. The…

This study aims to find the best blood test to predict which sepsis patients in intensive care are most likely to survive. Researchers will compare several blood markers, including a simple ratio from routine blood tests, in 290 adult patients with sepsis. The goal is to identify…

This study aims to understand if certain mental health medications (psychotropic drugs) are linked to a higher risk of falls in older adults. Researchers will follow about 400 adults aged 60+ for one year after they leave a specific hospital. The goal is to gather information to …

This study aims to understand how bedside lung ultrasound can help monitor critically ill pregnant women and gynecological patients in intensive care. Researchers will observe 64 patients to see what lung problems ultrasound can detect and whether these findings relate to patient…

This study aims to learn if one of two commonly used anesthesia gases (isoflurane or sevoflurane) causes less cellular stress and inflammation during gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers will enroll 80 healthy adults having this routine operation. They will measure blood mark…

This study aims to understand if measuring a natural chemical in the blood (PGE2) can help predict which very premature babies will develop a serious heart condition called hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (hsPDA). Researchers will observe 34 preterm infants i…

This study aims to find out if two simple ratios calculated from a standard blood test can predict which children with severe burns will develop a dangerous lung condition called ARDS. Researchers will observe 60 children, aged 1-12, with serious burns, tracking their blood tests…

This study aims to understand if a simple blood test for a marker called D-dimer can help doctors predict how severe a case of pneumonia will be and a patient's chance of survival. Researchers will observe 50 adult patients with pneumonia, checking their D-dimer levels and standa…