Beni-suef University
Clinical trials sponsored by Beni-suef University, explained in plain language.
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Egyptian study weighs cost and benefit of advanced breast cancer drugs
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how three already-approved breast cancer drugs work for Egyptian patients in real-world hospital settings, not just in controlled trials. Researchers followed 206 women with advanced, hormone-sensitive breast cancer to see how long the drugs kept the cancer f…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Study tests if one metal plate or two is better for healing broken thigh bones
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two ways to surgically repair broken thigh bones near the knee. It involved 38 adults with these fractures. Doctors tested whether using one metal plate on the side of the bone or adding a second plate on the inside led to better healing, less pain, and improv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:37 UTC
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New Computer-Guided surgery tested for lockjaw
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two surgical techniques for treating people whose jaw repeatedly dislocates and gets stuck open. It involved 7 healthy adults to see if a new computer-guided method was more accurate and effective at preventing the dislocation from happening again than the sta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Smartphones and pharmacists team up to stop hospital medication mistakes
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a program to make medication use safer for hospitalized patients. Pharmacists reviewed patients' medications and used special smartphone apps to help spot and prevent potential errors. The program was used for both adults and children as part of regular hospital…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Heart pill showdown: one drug or two?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether combining two cholesterol-lowering drugs works better and is as safe as using just one pill for people with heart disease. Researchers followed 66 adults with high cholesterol for 12 weeks, comparing a single drug (rosuvastatin) against a combination (ro…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Could treating a hidden stomach bug protect heart patients from dangerous bleeding?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at patients getting a heart stent procedure who also had a common, symptomless stomach infection called H. pylori. Researchers wanted to see how common the infection was in these patients and if treating it could reduce stomach problems and bleeding risks caused…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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New hope for PCOS? Weight-Loss drug tested against standard treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two medications, liraglutide and metformin, in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who were struggling with infertility. It involved 150 women and measured effects on body weight, hormone levels, and pregnancy rates. The goal was to see which dru…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Ancient seeds and fish oil: natural weapons against COVID-19?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether natural supplements like omega-3 (fish oil) and black seed could boost the immune system to help people fight COVID-19. Researchers enrolled 150 hospitalized patients with confirmed COVID-19 pneumonia to see if these supplements improved recovery time an…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Diabetes drugs battle to control silent liver epidemic
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two diabetes medications, dapagliflozin and empagliflozin, to see which works better for treating fatty liver disease in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers followed 108 adults for six months, measuring liver fat and scarring using special scans and blood…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists test sponge vs. donor bone for jaw implants
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two materials used to build up bone in the upper jaw during dental implant surgery. It involved 14 adults who needed a bone graft to support a new molar implant. Researchers tested whether a simple gelatin sponge worked as well as processed donor bone to creat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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App-Assisted pharmacists fight dangerous drug errors in hospitalized kids
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether having a pharmacist check children's medications daily, with the help of medical apps, could prevent mistakes and improve safety during a hospital stay. It involved 2,000 children and compared regular hospital care to care with this extra pharmacist revi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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New bone paste tested to help kids with cleft palate
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different methods for creating a bone graft paste used to repair the jawbone in children with cleft palate. Researchers compared a standard method using a blood-derived gel (L-PRF) against a newer method using an albumin-based gel to see which helps the bone…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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New stitch in glaucoma surgery aims for better results
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two versions of a glaucoma surgery to see which works better. Researchers tested a modified technique that uses a special stitch to help maintain fluid drainage in the eye against the standard surgery. They followed 26 patients with open-angle glaucoma for 9 m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Your phone could help track scoliosis without x-rays
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a mobile phone app could measure spinal posture as well as standard X-rays for teens with scoliosis. Researchers compared posture measurements from the app to the angle of spinal curvature seen on X-rays in 30 adolescent girls. The goal was to see if the…
Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Blood protein could help doctors pinpoint cause of breathing crisis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether measuring a protein called CC16 in the blood could help doctors quickly tell if a patient's lung fluid buildup is caused by heart failure or by a direct lung injury. It involved 100 critically ill adults who were on breathing machines in the intensive ca…
Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Can mirror exercises ease teen back pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special 'mirror-image' exercise program could help teenagers with long-term low back pain. 60 adolescents with chronic back pain were split into two groups: one tried the new mirror exercises, while the other did traditional exercises. Researchers meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 08:57 UTC
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Can a simple nutritional boost help cancer patients handle chemo better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding oral nutrition supplements to standard chemotherapy could help patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Researchers wanted to see if the extra nutrition would help patients better tolerate chemotherapy, improve their body weight and strength, and en…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Nurses test simple stretches to ease painful dialysis cramps
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a simple stretching program led by nurses during dialysis treatment could reduce painful muscle cramps in patients with kidney failure. Sixty adults who regularly experience cramps during dialysis were randomly assigned to either do supervised leg stretc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Can exercise during dialysis boost strength and stamina?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding specific exercise programs to regular dialysis treatments could improve strength and quality of life for older adults with kidney failure. Ninety participants over 60 were divided into groups doing either aerobic cycling or strength training, both…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Needle in the jaw: can simple injections silence painful clicking?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether injecting one of two common anti-inflammatory drugs directly into the jaw joint could help people with a painful, clicking jaw. Thirty adults with this specific jaw problem received a joint washout procedure followed by an injection of either tenoxicam o…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Gentle touch therapies tested to help struggling preemies breathe easier
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two gentle physical therapy techniques to help premature babies with severe breathing difficulties. Researchers tested whether adding Vojta reflex therapy or a lung squeezing technique to standard care improved oxygen levels and breathing rates more effectivel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Light vs. touch: new therapies tested to help COVID patients breathe easier
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different physical therapies for COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit. Researchers compared low-level laser therapy and specialized massage techniques to see which helped reduce inflammation and improve recovery more. After leaving the hospital, all …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New nerve block may reduce pain without weakening legs after hip surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two methods of pain control for patients having hip fracture surgery. Researchers tested whether a newer nerve block (PENG block) could provide similar pain relief as a standard block (femoral nerve block) while better preserving patients' ability to use their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Playtime as therapy: can fun activities boost skills for kids with disabilities?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special program of play-based activities could help improve motor skills and daily living abilities in children with mild intellectual disability. Researchers worked with 20 Egyptian children aged 5-9, comparing those who received 24 sessions of therap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Could poor vision lead to more shoulder pain in seniors?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether older adults with significant vision loss from macular degeneration experience more shoulder pain, stiffness, and movement problems than seniors with normal vision. Researchers compared 100 participants aged 60+ to see how vision loss might affect sho…
Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists map how your eye heals after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to understand how the cornea (the clear front part of the eye) heals and changes its strength after three common vision correction procedures: LASIK, PRK, and CXL. Researchers will measure the eyes of 150 people who have already had one of these surgeries, using a…
Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Doctors and nurses weigh in: what do they really think about hospital pharmacists?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study surveyed 2000 doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals in Egypt to understand their opinions about the role of clinical pharmacists in hospitals. The goal was to gather their views to find ways to improve teamwork between pharmacists and other m…
Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC