Assiut University
Clinical trials sponsored by Assiut University, explained in plain language.
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Scraping away leg artery blockages: new procedure tested
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a minimally invasive procedure called atherectomy to remove plaque from blocked leg arteries in patients with severe circulation problems. The goal is to improve blood flow and prevent complications like pain, ulcers, or potential amputation. Researchers wil…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Sedative drug tested as shield for transplanted livers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if a drug called dexmedetomidine, given during surgery, can protect a newly transplanted liver from damage. The goal is to see if this protection helps the new liver work better right away and reduces other complications like kidney or lung problems after th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Gentle oxygen vs. breathing mask: which helps COPD patients breathe easier after the ventilator?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two ways to help people with COPD breathe after they are taken off a ventilator. It tests whether a comfortable high-flow nasal oxygen tube works as well as the standard breathing mask to prevent patients from needing the ventilator tube put back in. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Trial tests gentler breathing aid for Life-Threatening lung clots
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two non-invasive methods to help patients with dangerous lung clots breathe better. It tests whether a comfortable nasal tube (HFNC) works as well as or better than a traditional face mask ventilator (NIV) at helping patients breathe on their own and survive. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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New laser eye surgery technique aims for smoother recovery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two methods of laser eye surgery (PRK) used to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism. It looks at 100 patients to see if a newer, single-step laser technique (StreamLight) leads to better vision and faster healing with less pain compared to the traditional m…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:56 UTC
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New knee exercises target root cause of pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if a new, targeted exercise program works better than standard physical therapy for active adults with inner knee pain and a bow-legged alignment. About 80 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two exercise programs for 6 weeks. The main goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Tourniquet-Style training tested for knee pain relief
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if adding a special blood flow restriction cuff to knee exercises works better than the exercises alone. It aims to help active adults with bow-legged alignment and inner knee pain. The goal is to reduce pain, improve strength, and help people stay active wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New nerve block study aims to ease pain after mastectomy
Symptom relief OngoingThis study aims to find which of two nerve-block techniques works better to control pain after breast cancer surgery. It will involve 70 women undergoing a mastectomy. Researchers will measure how much pain medication is needed in the first 24 hours after surgery to see which met…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Nerve surgery during wrist repair aims to stop chronic pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if cutting specific wrist nerves during surgery for a severe, shattered wrist fracture can prevent long-term chronic pain. The procedure is done at the same time as the standard surgery to fix the broken bone. Researchers want to see if this helps patients r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 03, 2026 14:06 UTC
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Researchers track how kids hurt their knees
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how common and what types of knee injuries happen in children under 18. Researchers will collect information from 300 children treated at a specific hospital in Egypt from 2022 to 2025. The goal is to create a detailed database to help guide future r…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Doctors probe hidden heart risk after common valve fix
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand why some patients develop weakness in the right side of their heart after a balloon procedure to open a narrowed pulmonary valve. Researchers will follow 50 patients who have had this procedure to measure changes in their heart function over time. Th…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Researchers investigate why bronchiectasis patients struggle to sleep
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how common sleep problems are in adults with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition. Researchers will survey 60 patients at an Egyptian hospital about their sleep quality and daytime tiredness. They'll check if poor sleep connects to worse lung fun…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC