Badr University

This study tests whether empagliflozin (a diabetes drug) works better than statins for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its more severe form, NASH. About 400 adults who are obese, diabetic, and have high cholesterol will take one of four treatments daily for…

This study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medicine, can help people recover after a spinal cord injury. The drug may reduce harmful scar tissue that blocks nerve repair. Researchers will give metformin or a placebo to 34 adults with recent spinal injuries and track th…

This study tests whether taking probiotics alongside standard anemia medication (erythropoietin) can improve red blood cell levels in people with chronic kidney disease on dialysis. About 80 adults will receive either erythropoietin alone or erythropoietin plus a daily probiotic …

This study looks at whether a pharmacist-led program can help adult cancer outpatients take their medications correctly and avoid errors. One hundred participants will either receive usual care or extra pharmacist counseling and follow-up. The goal is to improve medication adhere…

This study looks at two different ways to help overweight women with knee osteoarthritis feel better and move easier. One method uses a special treadmill that takes weight off the knees, while the other uses dietary supplements (alpha lipoic acid and omega-3 fatty acids). The goa…

This study tests whether applying metformin through the skin using a mild electrical current (iontophoresis) can reduce pain and improve knee function in postmenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis. All 68 participants will receive physical therapy, and half will also get the m…