Alexandria University
Clinical trials sponsored by Alexandria University, explained in plain language.
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New plastic crowns put to the test in Kids' teeth
Disease control CompletedThis study tested if a newer, tooth-colored plastic crown (BioFlex) works as well as the traditional stainless steel crown for fixing cavities in children's baby molars. Researchers placed the crowns on 74 children aged 4-8 and followed them for a year to see which type held up b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New jaw surgery technique shows promise for cleft patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a modified jaw surgery to improve facial structure and close bone gaps in adults with cleft lip and palate. Nine participants underwent surgery to advance their upper jaw, with researchers measuring changes in bone defects and surgical accuracy. The goal was to …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Study puts Kids' dental crowns to the test
Disease control CompletedThis study compared three different materials used to make caps (crowns) for badly decayed baby molars in children aged 6 to 8. Researchers wanted to see which type—Bioflex, Zirconia, or traditional Stainless Steel—worked best in terms of gum health, how well the crown stayed on,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Tiny screws vs. screws with punctures: which better widens an Adult's jaw?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two dental procedures designed to widen a narrow upper jaw in adults. Researchers tested a standard method using small screws against the same method combined with tiny punctures in the bone. The goal was to see which technique created more effective skeletal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Natural oil tested as potential burn healer
Disease control CompletedThis small, early-stage study compared a natural remedy—tea tree oil ointment—to the standard silver-based dressing for treating second-degree burns. It involved 30 adult patients with recent burns, split into two groups to see which treatment led to better wound healing and less…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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3D-Printed mesh offers new hope for facial fracture repair
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new 3D-modified mesh implant for repairing severe fractures around the eye, cheekbone, and upper jaw. Researchers compared it to standard metal plates and mesh in 24 patients. The goal was to see if the new design improved bone healing, eye position, and reduc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Doctors test gentler, safer method for Long-Term IV lines
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new ultrasound-guided technique for placing long-term IV ports, which deliver medications or nutrition. Researchers compared placing the port on the right versus left side under the collarbone. The goal was to find a safer, more comfortable method with fewer c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New membranes tested to help dental implants stick in thin jawbone
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two types of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) membranes to see which one works better for placing dental implants in a thin lower jawbone. Twenty patients with missing back teeth and a narrow jawbone received a bone graft and an implant, covered with one of the two me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New tools tested to rebuild shrinking jaws for better dental implants
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two surgical tools—a magnetic mallet and a piezotome—for expanding a thin, shrunken upper jawbone before placing a bone graft and dental implant. It involved 20 patients who had lost front teeth and experienced jawbone loss. Researchers measured how stable the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Race against time: does faster hip surgery save lives?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether getting hip fracture surgery within 48 hours of injury is better than the usual, slower process. Researchers compared 150 older patients split into two groups: one got fast-tracked care and surgery, the other followed the standard hospital pathway. They …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Fish oil pills & aspirin: a new hope for Smokers' failing gums?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether taking omega-3 fish oil supplements and low-dose aspirin, with or without an antibiotic, could improve the results of professional gum cleaning for smokers with severe gum disease. It involved 45 smoker participants to see if this combination reduced gum…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Surgeons test new jaw surgery to protect facial nerves
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two different surgical methods for repairing a broken jaw joint (subcondylar fracture). Twenty patients were randomly assigned to have surgery using either a newer approach designed to protect facial nerves or a more traditional method. Researchers measured ou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Hospital pharmacists catch dangerous medication errors during critical care transfers
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether having clinical pharmacists review medications when patients transfer to intensive care units improves safety. Researchers compared medication accuracy when pharmacists reviewed patient charts versus when only doctors reviewed them. The goal was to re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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New dental implant technique aims for better bone and gum healing
Disease control CompletedThis small study tested a specific technique for placing a dental implant right after a tooth is pulled. Researchers compared two different ways of using a collagen membrane during the procedure. The goal was to see which method better preserved the bone thickness and gum appeara…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 12:55 UTC
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Natural mouthwashes tested against gold standard for Kids' teeth
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether two natural mouthwashes (ozonated olive oil and propolis) work as well as the standard chlorhexidine mouthwash at reducing cavity-causing bacteria in children's mouths. Researchers compared the three mouthwashes in 51 children at high risk for cavities. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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New plastic jaw plates tested against standard metal
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether custom-made 3D plastic (PEEK) plates work as well as standard 3D titanium plates for fixing broken jaw angles. Eighteen patients with recent jaw fractures were randomly assigned to receive either the plastic or metal plate. Researchers followed them for …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Ozone vs. ozone & platelet injections: a jaw pain showdown
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two procedures for a painful jaw joint condition where the disc is stuck out of place. Researchers compared washing the joint with ozone water alone versus combining the ozone wash with an injection of the patient's own concentrated platelets (PRP). They measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 06, 2026 15:48 UTC
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3D printing aims for perfect jaw repair
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested how accurately 3D printed surgical guides could help surgeons repair broken jaws. It compared two different computer planning methods used to create these custom guides. The goal was to see which method resulted in more precise bone alignment and better bite fun…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:16 UTC
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Can a school program stop teens from using drugs and alcohol?
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a special educational program could help prevent substance abuse in teenagers. Researchers worked with 226 adolescents aged 10-18 who had not received similar education before. The program used a behavior change model to teach teens about the risks of dr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Sweet solution for baby teeth? wipe study tests cavity prevention
Prevention CompletedThis small study tested whether cleaning babies' teeth and gums with xylitol wipes could help prevent early childhood cavities. Twenty healthy children aged 9 to 18 months had their teeth wiped three times daily for four weeks. Researchers measured bacteria levels in saliva to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Virtual reality vs. muscle relaxation: which better calms anxious heart patients?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether virtual reality (VR) or a muscle relaxation technique works better to reduce anxiety and improve focus in patients recovering in a cardiac care unit. Researchers compared 158 patients who received either VR sessions or guided relaxation exercises. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Gel vs. fibrin: race to heal mouth wounds faster
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two topical treatments to help the roof of the mouth heal after a common gum graft procedure. Researchers compared an ozonated gel to a material made from the patient's own blood (titanium platelet-rich fibrin) in 39 patients. The goal was to see which one bette…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Could a simple dialysis tweak speed up recovery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study investigated whether using a lower dialysate flow rate during hemodialysis could still effectively clean the blood while potentially improving how patients feel after treatment. Researchers compared a standard high flow rate to a lower flow rate in 80 adults with end-s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Nerve block tested as potential relief for chronic back pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a specific nerve block injection could relieve chronic low back pain caused by worn-down spinal discs. It involved 40 adults whose pain had not improved with standard treatments. Researchers measured changes in pain levels and how the pain affected daily…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Custom 3D-Printed guides aim to improve jaw surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether custom-made surgical guides and plates could help surgeons more accurately repair broken jawbones. Seven patients with recent jaw fractures had their surgery planned and guided using these patient-specific tools. Researchers measured surgical accuracy, o…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New nerve blocks target heart surgery pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested different types of nerve-block injections to manage pain after open-heart surgery. Researchers compared three injection techniques to see which one best reduced pain, especially from surgical drain sites, and lowered the need for strong opioid painkillers. The t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Could a painless laser beam speed up healing after Kids' dental work?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether shining a low-power, painless laser on a child's gums after a baby tooth is pulled could help the wound heal faster and reduce pain. Researchers compared results in 18 children who had a laser used on one side of their mouth but not the other after two b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Finding the best way to ease Kids' pain after surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two different methods of blocking pain for children aged 2-7 having lower abdominal surgery. Doctors tested whether an 'erector spinae block' or a 'caudal block' was better at managing pain during and after the operation. They measured children's pain levels, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Video games vs. dental drills: tech tested to ease Kids' pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using technology like video games or virtual reality as a distraction could reduce pain and anxiety for children with ADHD during dental procedures. Researchers worked with 48 children who have ADHD and were visiting the dentist. They compared the childr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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New jaw washout method tested for locked jaw relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two ways of performing a minimally invasive jaw joint washout procedure for people with painful, clicking jaw joints. Researchers tested a new method using a dental implant motor pump against the standard technique to see which better reduced pain and improved…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Diabetes drug tested as skin healer for rare blistering disease
Symptom relief CompletedThis small study tested whether applying insulin directly to skin wounds could help them heal faster in people with pemphigus vulgaris, a painful autoimmune disease that causes severe blisters. Twenty patients each had three similar wounds treated with different types of insulin …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Laser beam tested for gentler wisdom tooth surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using a special laser (Er:YAG) is better than traditional tools for removing impacted wisdom teeth. Researchers compared the two methods in 24 young adults to see if the laser caused less pain, swelling, and jaw stiffness after surgery. The goal was to f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Magnesium boost could ease Post-Surgery pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if adding magnesium to a standard local anesthetic (bupivacaine) during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (a common weight loss surgery) would improve pain control. Researchers injected the mixture near the surgical site in 68 patients to see if it would reduce pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Natural gel vs High-Tech laser: the battle for a brighter smile
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two ways to lighten dark spots on gums: a natural licorice gel and a medical laser. Twenty-six adults with this common cosmetic concern tried one of the treatments. Researchers measured how well each method reduced the pigmentation and asked patients about their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Emergency rooms see hidden epidemic of chronic painkiller use
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how many patients coming to an emergency room in Egypt regularly use common painkillers like ibuprofen or naproxen. Researchers interviewed 350 adult patients to understand their medication habits and knowledge about risks. The goal was to measure how widespr…
Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Could your sleep put you at risk for another blood clot?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand if having a sleep breathing disorder, like sleep apnea, affects the chance of a dangerous blood clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism) coming back within a year. Researchers followed 40 adult patients who were hospitalized with a confirmed blood clot…
Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Do sarcoidosis drugs raise cancer risk? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand if the medications used to treat sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease, affect a patient's risk of developing lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. Researchers followed 40 adults with sarcoidosis for one year while they were on their standard treatm…
Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Researchers hunt for clues to predict back pain injection success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand which patients are most likely to get significant pain relief from a common treatment for sacroiliac joint pain. Researchers followed 100 patients with this type of low back pain who received an ultrasound-guided injection of numbing medicine and st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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AI steps in to train nurses on Life-Saving heart monitor skills
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new training program that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create realistic practice scenarios. It aimed to see if this high-tech training could help nurses get better at reading electrocardiograms (ECGs or heart rhythm monitors), make smarter clinical dec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can AI teach nurses to think and feel better?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether AI-powered learning platforms could help nursing students develop better thinking and emotional skills for their clinical work. Researchers enrolled 140 nursing students to see if using these smart learning tools improved their ability to reflect on expe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Can AI stop nurse medication errors? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether an AI-powered learning platform could train nurses better than traditional classroom lessons. Researchers compared two groups of nurses to see if the AI software improved their knowledge, decision-making, and confidence in calculating drug doses. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC