Bahria University
Clinical trials sponsored by Bahria University, explained in plain language.
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Lip bumper may speed up teeth straightening after extractions
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether a lip bumper appliance helps lower front teeth align faster after removing first premolars. 44 people with moderate to severe crowding took part. One group got a lip bumper, the other did not. Researchers measured tooth alignment and gum health over t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bahria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can metformin or hydroxyurea cut transfusions for thalassemia patients?
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 4 trial tested two drugs—hydroxyurea and metformin—in 96 people with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia. Participants took one of the two drugs for a year. Researchers measured changes in fetal hemoglobin levels and how often blood transfusions were neede…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bahria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Which diabetes pill combo works best? new study pits three options Head-to-Head
Disease control CompletedThis completed study tested different combinations of diabetes drugs (glimepiride, empagliflozin, or sitagliptin) taken with metformin in 172 adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Participants were split into four groups and took their assigned pills once daily for 90 days…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bahria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Diabetes drug showdown: which combo sheds more pounds?
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 4 trial tested two different drug combinations in 200 adults with type 2 diabetes to see which helped reduce body weight more. Participants took either empagliflozin plus linagliptin or empagliflozin plus metformin for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes i…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bahria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Karachi school study tests if posters or pamphlets boost teen Eco-Knowledge
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether posters or pamphlets could improve environmental health knowledge among 500 adolescents in Karachi, Pakistan. Students received age-appropriate lessons on climate change, water safety, and waste management through either posters or pamphlets over three m…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bahria University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC