Benha University
Clinical trials sponsored by Benha University, explained in plain language.
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Can a sleep hormone pill boost fertility? new trial investigates
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether taking melatonin pills for four weeks before egg retrieval can help women with diminished ovarian reserve (low egg supply). Researchers want to see if the antioxidant properties of melatonin can improve egg and embryo quality during a specific fertil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:11 UTC
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Friendly bacteria vs. hospital superbugs: can probiotics protect the critically ill?
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether taking probiotics (live 'good' bacteria) can help prevent serious infections in adults who are critically ill in the hospital. It will involve 100 patients and compare those receiving probiotics to those receiving a placebo (dummy pill). The main goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New stitch in time could prevent C-Section scar woes
Prevention OngoingThis study tested if a specific way of stitching the uterus closed during a first-time C-section could prevent a common scar defect called a 'niche.' 380 first-time mothers were randomly assigned to receive either the new interrupted stitch method or the standard continuous stitc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Feb 23, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Sleep hormone may calm kids waking from surgery
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether giving children melatonin before tonsillectomy surgery can reduce agitation when they wake up from anesthesia. Researchers will compare melatonin to a placebo in 120 children to see if it helps them wake up more calmly. The goal is to find a safe way…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Can a simple Pre-Surgery score predict recovery risks for seniors?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looked back at medical records to see if two quick frailty assessments given before leg surgery could help predict which elderly patients are more likely to have serious complications or die within 90 days after their operation. Researchers analyzed data from 149 patie…
Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Blood test may reveal hidden heart surgery risks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looked back at medical records of 117 patients who had coronary artery bypass surgery. Researchers wanted to see if a simple score based on two common blood tests (albumin and lymphocyte count) could predict who might develop serious complications after surgery. The go…
Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Can a simpler check save lives on breathing machines?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find out if using simpler, less strict rules to identify problems in patients on breathing machines (ventilators) can better predict who is at risk of dying in the ICU or needing the machine for a long time. Researchers will observe 200 adult patients in an int…
Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC