Al-azhar University

This study is testing whether adding an echinacea supplement to standard treatment helps children with weakened immune systems who have a Cryptosporidium infection. Researchers will see if it reduces symptoms and the amount of parasite found in stool samples. The goal is to find …

This study aims to see which of two special mouthwashes works better to control the germs that cause cavities in children. Researchers will compare a probiotic-based mouthwash to one containing an antimicrobial ingredient. They will measure bacteria levels, plaque buildup, and sa…

This study is testing if using a special dental laser during a repeat root canal procedure helps the bone around the tooth heal better. It will compare the laser treatment to standard care in 40 patients who need a second root canal because the first one failed. The main goal is …

This study is testing a new, fizzy powder form of the medication 5-Fluorouracil, applied to the skin, to see if it can help restore skin color (repigmentation) in people with stable vitiligo. It will involve 60 participants with localized patches that haven't changed for at least…

This study is testing if using a special dental laser during a second root canal treatment (retreatment) works better than standard medication. It aims to see if the laser reduces pain after the procedure and lowers levels of specific infection-related substances in the tooth. Th…

This study is testing whether a treatment called rectal ozone therapy can help protect the brain and reduce long-term problems in children who have suffered a serious brain injury. It will involve 120 children, aged 1 month to 18 years, who are in intensive care with injuries fro…

This study is observing how well therapeutic plasma exchange works for Egyptian patients with autoimmune neurological diseases. Researchers will follow 60 patients receiving this blood-filtering treatment to see if it reduces disability and improves function. The study aims to do…

This study aims to improve the diagnosis of one-sided conductive hearing loss when the eardrum looks normal. Doctors will compare their pre-surgery suspicions with what they actually find during a minor exploratory ear surgery. The goal is to better understand the true causes of …

This study aims to see if one type of dental drill causes less pain than another during and after a root canal procedure. It will involve 56 adults with a severe, painful tooth infection in a specific upper tooth. Researchers will compare pain levels between patients treated with…

This study is testing whether a combination of a vitamin D injection and a minor gum procedure called 'corticision' can make teeth move faster during orthodontic treatment. The goal is to shorten the overall time patients need to wear braces. Researchers will compare the speed of…

This study looks at how changes in breathing pressure during a tummy tuck operation affect a patient's lung function after surgery. Researchers will monitor 120 healthy adults having this cosmetic procedure. The goal is to see if adjusting the surgery technique based on real-time…

This study aims to find the best way to manage pain after a planned cesarean section. It will compare two methods of delivering a numbing medication to the abdominal wall: one guided by ultrasound and one done by the surgeon during the procedure. Researchers will measure how well…

This study is testing if using a special laser together with ultrasound during a root canal procedure can help reduce pain and kill more bacteria afterwards. It will involve 120 adults with a specific type of infected tooth. The main goal is to see if this combination leads to le…

This study aims to find the best method for preventing tourniquet pain during forearm surgery. Researchers will compare three different pain control approaches in 60 patients undergoing orthopedic or plastic procedures. The goal is to determine which technique most effectively re…

This study is testing if a small dose of melatonin placed under the tongue can help older adults feel less anxious and more relaxed before cataract surgery. It will involve 60 participants aged 60 and over who are scheduled for this common eye procedure. The main goal is to see i…

This study is testing if melatonin, a natural hormone that helps regulate sleep, can safely reduce anxiety in children before surgery. It will compare two different doses of oral melatonin in 120 children aged 4 to 14 who are having elective operations. The goal is to find a gent…

This study aims to find a better way to reduce the uncomfortable bladder sensations that can occur after having a urinary catheter placed during kidney stone surgery. Researchers are testing whether adding either tramadol or dexmedetomidine to standard paracetamol (acetaminophen)…

This study aims to understand if the length of time nasal packing is left in after nose surgery affects how often patients get a sore throat. Researchers will observe 100 adults undergoing septorhinoplasty, tracking their recovery. The goal is to gather information that could hel…