Allama Iqbal Teaching Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Allama Iqbal Teaching Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New surgical tool may reduce pain after tonsillectomy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two ways to remove tonsils in 66 people with chronic tonsillitis: using a harmonic scalpel (ultrasonic energy) versus traditional cold steel instruments. The main goal was to see if the harmonic scalpel causes less pain three days after surgery. Researchers al…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Allama Iqbal Teaching Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Stitching showdown: which method keeps surgical wounds closed best?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 80 adults who had abdominal surgery to see if the way doctors stitch the wound affects healing. One group got continuous sutures (one long thread) and the other got interrupted sutures (many separate stitches). The goal was to see which method leads to fewer …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Allama Iqbal Teaching Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC