Ain Shams University

This study compares three different surgical techniques for treating significantly enlarged prostates (over 80 grams) in men whose symptoms haven't improved with medication. Researchers will track 105 participants for one year to see which method—bipolar resection, diode laser ab…

This study aims to see if adding the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine (NAC) to standard antibiotic treatment helps newborns with sepsis get better faster. It will involve 50 newborns with a serious infection and measure if NAC reduces organ damage, shortens hospital stays, and lowers…

This study aims to compare how well two different disinfectant gels work at killing bacteria inside infected root canals and reducing pain after treatment. Researchers will test a standard calcium hydroxide gel against a newer gel made from chitosan nanoparticles (derived from sh…

This study is testing whether taking the natural compounds rutin and vitamin C together can help people with fatty liver disease (MASLD). Researchers want to see if this combination reduces liver inflammation and cell damage better than vitamin C alone. The trial will involve 120…

This study aims to find out which of two dental procedures is better for treating deep cavities located near the bone in back teeth. It will compare a surgical procedure (functional crown lengthening) that reshapes the gum and bone to a non-surgical technique (deep margin elevati…

This study is testing if adding an antioxidant supplement called Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) to standard hospital care helps people recover from a sudden, severe worsening of COPD symptoms. Researchers will compare two different doses of ALA against a placebo in 75 hospitalized patie…

This study aims to see if taking the antioxidants Vitamin C and Coenzyme Q10 can protect the kidneys of cancer patients receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. Cisplatin is very effective but can cause serious kidney damage in about 30% of patients. Researchers will give these suppleme…

This study is testing whether giving a drug called tranexamic acid (TXA) during weight-loss surgery can safely reduce blood loss for high-risk obese patients. It will involve 128 patients with a high body mass index (BMI) and other health conditions like diabetes. The main goal i…

This study is testing if a special breathing machine setting, called APRV, can help severely obese patients breathe better after heart surgery. Researchers will compare APRV to standard machine settings to see if it improves oxygen levels, reduces lung complications, and helps pa…

This study is testing whether a computer program using artificial intelligence (AI) can help identify early warning signs of mouth cancer. Researchers will compare the AI's ability to analyze photos and simple cell samples from patients' mouths against the opinions of human speci…

This study is testing if a supplement called glutamine can prevent nerve damage (neuropathy) caused by the chemotherapy drug vincristine in children and teens with cancer. About 70 participants, aged 6 to 18, will take glutamine powder twice daily for two weeks during their chemo…

This study is testing if lactoferrin, a natural protein found in breast milk, can help manage pain after a cesarean section (C-section). Researchers want to see if adding lactoferrin to standard pain medication can reduce pain levels and the need for opioid painkillers, which can…

This study aims to find out which of two existing medications, Silodosin or Tamsulosin, works better and is safer for easing urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. It will involve 140 men over 50 who have moderate to severe symptoms. Each participant will try both medic…

This study aims to find the best sedation combination for adults having an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy—a procedure where a camera examines the stomach and esophagus. Researchers will compare three different drug mixes paired with propofol to see which leads to smoother sedat…

This study aims to find the best way to manage pain after a specific chest surgery (thymectomy) in patients with myasthenia gravis. Researchers will compare adding one of two different drugs to a standard numbing injection given near the spine. The main goal is to see which combi…

This study is testing whether a special training program can help parents of young children with Down syndrome. The program teaches parents skills to build resilience, manage stress, and cope with challenges. Researchers want to see if this training helps parents feel more accept…

This study aims to see if adding one of two antioxidant supplements, N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) or Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA), to standard pain medication can better manage pain after keyhole appendix removal surgery. Researchers will compare how well each supplement reduces pain intens…

This study compares two ways to manage pain after tonsil and adenoid removal in children with mild to moderate sleep apnea. It tests if a combination of non-opioid medications works as well as the opioid fentanyl. The goal is to provide effective pain relief while reducing risks …

This study is testing whether using anesthesia without opioids during heart bypass surgery helps older patients recover faster. It will compare two groups of 60 patients aged 65 and over: one receiving standard opioid-based anesthesia and one receiving a combination of other pain…

This study aims to see if melatonin, a natural sleep hormone, works as well as the standard drug midazolam at reducing anxiety in children before tonsil removal surgery. It will involve 195 healthy children and will also measure confusion after waking up from anesthesia. The goal…

This study is testing if giving the medication gabapentin before bariatric (weight-loss) surgery helps control pain in the first 24 hours after the operation. Researchers will compare pain levels and the need for other painkillers between patients who receive gabapentin and those…

This study aims to find blood markers that can predict which older adults with heart failure might develop delirium (sudden confusion) during hospital stays. Researchers will test 100 participants to see if certain inflammation and metabolism markers in the blood can identify hig…

This study aims to find better ways to predict serious complications after heart bypass surgery. Researchers will measure three blood markers (CO2 gap, lactate, and oxygen levels) in 130 patients undergoing elective surgery. The goal is to see if these markers can identify patien…

This study aims to understand how frailty affects quality of life in older women with breast cancer. Researchers will follow 100 women aged 60+ in Egypt to see how their physical strength and well-being change over six months. The findings could help doctors create more personali…

This study aims to see if one type of anesthesia leads to less body inflammation and a smoother recovery after hernia surgery. Researchers will compare two common anesthesia techniques in 40 adults having planned hernia repair. They will measure inflammation markers in the blood …

This study aims to understand how brain changes affect walking and balance in people with cerebral small vessel disease, a common condition in older adults. Researchers will compare brain scans and electrical activity in 40 participants (20 patients and 20 healthy adults) while t…