Cairo University

This study is testing if adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to standard swallowing therapy can help prevent pneumonia in people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. It will involve 70 recent stroke patients in Egypt. One group will get the standard therapy p…

This study compares two common dental procedures for treating deep cavities in children's baby teeth. Researchers want to see whether a less invasive treatment (pulpotomy) works as well as the standard more extensive treatment (pulpectomy) for saving infected baby teeth. The tria…

This study compares two ways to strengthen the staple line during weight-loss sleeve surgery. One method uses medical glue, while the other uses a piece of the patient's own abdominal tissue. Researchers want to see which approach better prevents complications like bleeding, leak…

This study compares two different ways to add soft tissue around cheekbone implants for people with severe upper jaw bone loss. Researchers want to see which graft method—using fat from the cheek or tissue from the roof of the mouth—is better at preventing gum recession and impro…

This study is testing if a low-dose steroid pill taken just two days a week can stop the spread of active vitiligo in children aged 4 to 9. Researchers will give the drug to 22 children for 3 months to see if it halts the skin condition and carefully monitor for side effects, wit…

This study aims to find the best way to help children breathe on their own after being on a ventilator. It will compare two different types of oxygen support given through the nose to see which one is more successful at preventing the child from needing the ventilator again. The …

This study is testing whether the drug rituximab can help improve thinking skills and hand function in people with advanced secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). Researchers will compare 46 participants with high disability—some receiving rituximab and some receiving a…

This study is testing if adding aerobic exercise to the usual care for people on dialysis can help lower their uric acid levels, improve their ability to walk, and boost their quality of life. It will involve 32 stable dialysis patients, with half doing a 6-week exercise program …

This study compares two bone graft materials used to build up bone in the upper jaw (sinus lift) before placing dental implants. Patients with severe bone loss will receive either a mixture containing some of their own bone plus cow bone particles, or cow bone particles alone. Re…

This study is testing two different surgical methods to cover exposed tooth roots caused by advanced gum recession. It compares a new technique using a membrane made from the patient's own blood proteins (Alb-PRF) against the traditional method using a graft of connective tissue …

This study is comparing two different dental devices used to correct a misaligned bite in children aged 6-12. Researchers want to see if a newer 'leaf' expander causes less pain in the first week than the standard 'Hyrax' expander. They will also measure how each device changes t…

This study is testing if placing a dental implant 2mm below the jawbone ridge helps preserve more bone and gum tissue around a new tooth compared to placing it level with the bone. It involves 30 adults with thin gums who are missing a single front tooth or premolar. Researchers …

This study is testing if adding lifestyle changes to standard sleep apnea treatment can better control eye pressure in glaucoma. It will involve 40 obese adults who have both glaucoma and sleep apnea. One group will use a CPAP machine nightly, while the other will also follow a l…

This study is testing if adding regular exercise to standard vitamin D treatment helps diabetic men who have erectile dysfunction. Forty men with type 2 diabetes, low vitamin D, and long-term erectile problems will take vitamin D pills. Half of them will also do supervised treadm…

This study is testing if adding aerobic exercise, like walking on a treadmill, to standard talk therapy (Cognitive Behavioural Treatment) is more helpful for men. It aims to help 40 men in Egypt who struggle with heavy drinking, impotence, and a cluster of health issues called me…

This study is testing if adding a simple ultrasound scan of a patient's breathing muscles to standard checks helps doctors decide the best time to remove a breathing tube (ventilator). The goal is to reduce the chance a patient needs the breathing tube put back in, which can be r…

This study aims to see which of two preparation designs (butt or bevel) creates a better-fitting dental crown for a root canal-treated molar. Researchers will measure how well the crown's edges and inner surface match the prepared tooth. The goal is to find the design that provid…

This study is testing if adding regular treadmill walking to a low-calorie diet helps women who have both Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and asthma. Forty women will be split into two groups: one group will do the diet plus exercise, while the other will follow the diet plan al…

This study is testing whether giving a small, initial dose of the medication epinephrine before starting a continuous infusion helps keep a mother's blood pressure more stable during a planned cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. It will compare this two-step approach agains…

This study is testing if adding treadmill walking to a standard treatment plan helps women who have both psoriasis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Forty women will follow a low-calorie diet and take medication. Half of them will also walk on a treadmill three times a week. …

This study aims to find the best way to prevent bleeding after a specific type of weight loss surgery called laparoscopic one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB). Researchers will compare two common techniques surgeons use to reinforce the staple line in the stomach: oversewing (st…

This study is testing whether using narrower dental implants can avoid the need for extra bone graft surgery in people who have lost back teeth in their lower jaw and have a narrow jawbone. Researchers will compare the narrow implants to standard-sized implants that require bone …

This study is testing whether daily Omega-3 or Vitamin D supplements can improve results when added to standard gum disease treatment. Researchers will compare how well these supplements help reduce gum inflammation and plaque buildup in 72 adults with moderate gum disease. The g…

This study aims to see if a mixture of cow bone and donor human bone works as well as a mixture of cow bone and the patient's own bone for rebuilding thin upper jawbone. The goal is to create enough strong bone to support dental implants. Researchers will compare the two methods …

This study aims to find out which of two surgical procedures works better for women with a rectocele, a condition where the rectum bulges into the vagina, causing severe constipation. Researchers will randomly assign 62 women to have surgery either through the anus or through the…

This study is testing if taking the drug methotrexate for six months improves the results of a skin cell transplant for adults with stable vitiligo that hasn't responded to other treatments. Researchers will compare two groups: one gets the transplant plus methotrexate, and the o…

This study is comparing two different drugs, aminophylline and furosemide, to see which one works better to help patients pass excess fluid after heart surgery. The goal is to find a safer way to manage fluid levels and potentially protect the kidneys from a common complication. …

This study is testing if adding vitamin C to a special bone graft made from a patient's own extracted tooth helps better preserve the width of the jawbone after a tooth is pulled. The goal is to keep the bone ready for a future dental implant. Researchers will compare the vitamin…

This study compares two surgical techniques for treating complex anal fistulas—abnormal tunnels near the anus. Researchers want to see which method has a lower chance of the fistula returning and which better preserves bowel control after surgery. Forty adult patients in Egypt wi…

This study is testing whether using ultrasound waves can help a steroid cream work better for treating vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. Researchers will enroll 60 people with vitiligo to see if this combined approach improves skin repigmentation. The g…

This study aims to find out which of two common dental appliances works better for correcting an anterior open bite in children aged 6-12. Researchers will compare the Vertical Holding Appliance (VHA) to the Zachrisson Transpalatal Arch (ZTPA). The main goal is to see which devic…

This study compares two surgical methods for treating high anal fistulas, which are painful tunnels that form near the anus. Researchers are testing whether a newer technique called TROPIS works better than the traditional coring out method at healing these fistulas while preserv…

This study is testing if a special heat-sensing camera can quickly tell if a pain-blocking injection is working for children having hernia surgery. Researchers will observe 69 children aged 3 months to 6 years to see if temperature changes on the skin can predict a successful blo…

This study is testing if a quick, non-invasive ultrasound scan of a leg vein can predict which older patients will experience a dangerous drop in blood pressure during spinal anesthesia for orthopedic surgery. Researchers will measure the vein size in 43 patients over 60 before t…

This study aims to find out if taking extra iron pills after sleeve gastrectomy weight loss surgery helps prevent iron deficiency anemia. Researchers will follow 66 patients for 6 months, comparing those who take a daily iron supplement plus a multivitamin against those who take …

This study aims to see if a new mouthwash containing an ingredient called tropolone works better than a common mouthwash at reducing the bacteria that cause cavities. It will involve 30 healthy adults who will use one of the mouthwashes. Researchers will then measure the levels o…

This study is testing if a drug called metformin, taken as a pill and applied as a gel, can shrink or stop white patches in the mouth (oral leukoplakia) from turning into cancer. It will involve 34 adults with these pre-cancerous patches. The goal is to see if this combined treat…

This study aims to see if a common intravenous painkiller (paracetamol/acetaminophen) causes dangerous drops in blood pressure when given to patients during emergency abdominal surgery. Researchers will compare the drug to a placebo in 90 patients to measure its effects on blood …

This study aims to see if two non-surgical treatments can reduce painful fat buildup in women with lipedema. Researchers will compare ultrasound fat cavitation and pneumatic compression therapy, both added to standard care, against standard care alone. The goal is to find better …

This study is testing if a treatment called focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy can help people with chronic pain from a pinched nerve in the neck. Researchers will compare shock wave therapy plus physical therapy to physical therapy alone in 48 patients. They will measure …

This study is looking at whether adding regular walking to a standard treatment plan helps reduce dry eye symptoms in obese women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). All 40 participants will take medication and follow a low-calorie diet for 12 weeks, but half will also do trea…

This study aims to find which of two nerve-blocking techniques provides better pain relief after open liver cancer surgery. Researchers will compare a retrolaminar block with a subcostal TAP block in 90 patients. The goal is to reduce pain and lower the need for opioid pain medic…

This study is testing whether a special breathing training device can help people who receive kidney dialysis. Researchers want to see if regular breathing exercises can make patients' breathing muscles stronger and improve their overall quality of life. The study will involve 50…

This study is testing whether 3D printed dentures fit better and make patients happier than traditional acrylic dentures. It involves 11 young people with ectodermal dysplasia, a rare condition that causes severe dental problems. Each participant will try both types of dentures s…

This study is testing whether adding mindfulness exercises to standard muscle stimulation therapy helps people recover from a stroke. It will involve 60 stroke patients aged 50-65. One group will receive muscle stimulation plus mindfulness, while the other receives only muscle st…

This study aims to find the best way to deliver physical therapy exercises for adults with long-term neck pain. Researchers are comparing three methods: video-guided sessions from home (telehealth), traditional in-person sessions, and a mix of both. They will measure which approa…

This study aims to see which of two common physical therapy treatments works better for reducing shoulder pain and improving arm movement in people who have had a stroke. Researchers will compare radiofrequency (TECAR) therapy, which uses deep heat, to therapeutic ultrasound in 4…

This study is testing if a hands-on therapy that targets a specific nerve in the knee can help reduce pain and improve balance and function in young, active adults with chronic kneecap pain. Researchers believe irritation of this nerve might be an overlooked cause of the pain. Th…

This study aims to find which of two drugs works better to reduce bleeding when injected into the uterus wall during surgery to remove fibroids. Researchers will compare ergometrine and carbetocin in 40 women undergoing this specific operation. The goal is to see which drug bette…

This study aims to find better ways to reduce pain during hysterosalpingography (HSG), a common test to check fallopian tubes in women being evaluated for infertility. Researchers will compare an oral medication, a topical numbing spray, and a placebo in 102 women. The goal is to…

This study compares two dental tools used to remove dark spots (hyperpigmentation) from gums for cosmetic reasons. Twenty healthy adults with dark spots on both sides of their gums will have one side treated with a gentle polishing brush and the other with a ceramic trimming bur.…

This study aims to find the most effective way to give an intravenous pain medication called ketorolac to women after a planned cesarean delivery. Researchers will compare two different dosing schedules to see which one provides better pain control and reduces the need for additi…

This study is testing whether a set of simple physical and mental exercises, called 'brain gym,' can help improve balance and quality of life for children with a specific type of cerebral palsy. Researchers will work with 44 children, aged 6 to 8, who have spastic diplegia. The g…

This study is testing if two different membranes made from a patient's own blood can reduce pain and improve healing after a common gum graft procedure. The surgery takes tissue from the roof of the mouth, which can be painful. Researchers will compare the new membranes to a stan…

This study is testing a new treatment that combines laser therapy with acupuncture to help people with long-term, unexplained low back pain. Researchers want to see if this approach can reduce muscle fatigue, improve body awareness, and lessen pain. The study will involve 60 adul…

This study is testing whether adding one of two extra medications (amantadine or duloxetine) to a standard pain drug (pregabalin) can better prevent long-term pain after mastectomy surgery. It will involve 150 women undergoing breast cancer surgery. Researchers will track who dev…

This study is testing whether calm, reassuring communication from a doctor can reduce pain during the insertion of a copper IUD. It focuses specifically on women who have only given birth by cesarean section, as they often find the procedure more painful. The trial will compare t…

This study is testing whether a specific breathing technique called Buteyko can help seniors who have a long-term problem with ear pressure and fullness (Eustachian tube dysfunction). Forty older adults in Egypt will receive standard medication, and half will also practice the br…

This study is testing whether adding electrical stimulation patches to standard breathing exercises helps people with COPD. The patches are placed on the chest and leg muscles. Researchers want to see if this improves walking, breathing, sleep, and symptoms of restless legs.

This study is testing which of two nerve-block techniques works better to control pain after major lung cancer surgery. Sixty patients will receive one of the two methods before their operation. The main goal is to see which technique reduces the need for strong painkillers like …

This study is comparing two different physical therapy approaches to see which works better for reducing knee pain and improving function in young adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome (often called 'runner's knee'). Researchers will test a hands-on muscle release technique ag…

This study is testing if a special massage technique using tools can help older adults move better and think more clearly. Researchers will work with 60 people aged 65 to 75 to see if this therapy improves their physical tests and memory scores. The goal is to find a simple, non-…

This study is testing if applying a special oxygen gel around new dental implants can help the gums heal better and look more natural. Six healthy adults will use the gel twice daily for a week after their implant surgery. Researchers will measure changes in the gum tissue and tr…

This study aims to find out which of two physical therapy approaches works better for improving arm and hand function in people who have recently had a stroke. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either 'isolated' muscle training using special biofeedback or '…

This study is testing whether calm, supportive talking from a doctor can help reduce pain for women undergoing a common uterine exam to investigate infertility. Researchers will compare this 'verbal analgesia' approach to standard, neutral communication during the procedure. All …

This study is comparing two different types of physical therapy exercises to see which works better for female university students with chronic low back pain. Researchers will measure how the exercises affect back movement, stability, and endurance. The goal is to find the most e…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), can help improve balance and stability in people with Parkinson's disease. About 40 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either physical …

This study is testing whether a therapy called functional electrical stimulation (FES) can help improve hand movement and strength in people recovering from a recent stroke. It will involve 40 participants aged 40-60 who are in the subacute recovery phase. The main goal is to see…

This study aims to find the best way to manage pain after breast cancer surgery. Researchers are comparing two different nerve-blocking injections given before surgery to see which one better controls pain and reduces the need for strong opioid painkillers like morphine. The tria…

This study aims to find which of two nerve-blocking techniques provides better pain relief for adults having open appendix removal surgery. Researchers will compare the Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) block to the Lateral Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block. The main goal is to se…

This study is testing if using a muscle-monitoring device (EMG) to guide Botox injections works better than the standard injection method for reducing a gummy smile. It will involve 32 adults who are self-conscious about their smile. Researchers will measure the change in gum sho…

This study is testing whether using ultrasound to guide numbing injections (nerve blocks) near specific nerves in the throat can better control pain after tonsil removal surgery in children. It will compare this new approach to the standard pain medication given during surgery. T…

This study compares two different nerve-blocking techniques to manage pain after lung cancer surgery. Researchers will test which method provides better pain relief for 60 patients undergoing chest surgery. The goal is to find safer, more effective ways to control post-surgery pa…

This study is testing if a non-drug treatment called transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) can help people with painful diabetic neuropathy. Researchers will give 40 participants gentle electrical stimulation through the skin on the ear to see if it reduces their pain, im…

This study is testing whether standing on a vibrating platform can immediately improve heart health and walking ability in overweight or obese young women. Researchers will measure blood pressure, heart rate, and how far participants can walk in 6 minutes before and after the vib…

This study is testing if adding magnesium sulfate to a standard lidocaine injection works better for treating chronic jaw and muscle pain (Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome). 28 adults with this condition will receive either the standard injection or the injection with magnesi…

This study is testing two different training methods to help people with chronic ankle instability. It will compare exercises that strengthen the core muscles with brain-training tasks that aim to improve balance and attention. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pai…

This study is testing whether adding a special breathing technique called Buteyko to standard smoke hygiene advice can help teenagers. The teenagers all live with a smoker and have chronic ear tube problems. Researchers want to see if the breathing exercises improve their ear sym…

This study is testing whether a gentle Chinese exercise called Baduanjin can help older adults with glaucoma. Sixty participants will be split into two groups: one will do the exercises for 60 minutes daily for eight weeks, while the other waits. Researchers will measure changes …

This study aims to see which of two oral medicines, ketamine or clonidine, works better to calm children before and after minor abdominal surgery. It will involve 84 children aged 3 to 12. The main goal is to compare how well each drug sedates the child and whether it reduces the…

This study is testing if taking a combination of natural enzymes (trypsin, bromelain, and rutoside) before a dental procedure can help patients get better numbing and have less pain afterward. It is for people with a severely painful, inflamed tooth (symptomatic irreversible pulp…

This study is testing if adding cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after a total hip replacement. It focuses on reducing 'kinesiophobia'—the fear of moving and getting re-injured—which can slow down rehab…

This study is testing a cosmetic dental procedure to reduce dark spots on gums. Researchers are comparing microneedling alone to microneedling combined with a patient's own platelet-rich plasma (PRP). They want to see which method is more effective at lightening gum pigmentation …

This study aims to see if one type of organized weight training is better than another at improving quality of life for women with hypothyroidism. Researchers will compare two different workout schedules to see which one helps more with fatigue, strength, and overall well-being. …

This study is testing whether virtual reality exercise training works as well as a hands-on manual therapy technique for people with shoulder impingement pain. Researchers will compare how both approaches, when added to standard exercise therapy, affect pain levels, shoulder move…

This study compares two different exercise programs for people with chronic heart failure. Researchers want to see whether shorter, high-intensity workouts or longer, high-intensity workouts work better to improve walking ability and quality of life. The study involves 45 partici…

This study is testing whether adding core stability exercises to standard physical therapy can improve foot arch height and balance in adults with flexible flat feet. It will involve 40 participants, aged 18-39, who will be randomly assigned to receive either standard therapy alo…

This study aims to see if combining two targeted nerve blocks is better than using just one for pain control after laparoscopic colon cancer surgery. Researchers will compare pain levels and pain medication use in 50 adult patients. The goal is to find the most effective method t…

This study is testing whether adding core stabilization exercises to standard physical therapy helps adults with cervical radiculopathy—a condition causing neck pain that radiates into the arm. Researchers will compare two groups: one receiving standard therapy alone, and another…

This study tests whether forward or backward walking training works better to improve movement and balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Sixty children aged 6-9 will receive physical therapy plus either forward or backward treadmill training for three months. Researche…

This study aims to understand if where children live affects their physical development. Researchers will compare motor skills like running, jumping, and hand coordination in 600 healthy preschool children from urban and rural areas. Children will complete simple movement tasks t…

This study aims to understand the connection between arm and hand function and how children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy participate in daily activities at home, school, and in the community. Researchers will assess 72 children aged 5-8 to see how limitations in using one arm a…

This study aims to better understand sciatic nerve stiffness in people with low back and leg pain (sciatica). Researchers will use a special ultrasound technique called shear-wave elastography to measure how stiff the nerve gets during two different leg movement tests. They will …

This study aims to understand how often women with severe preeclampsia experience weakness in their main breathing muscle after a cesarean delivery. Researchers will observe 52 pregnant women with this condition, using ultrasound to measure diaphragm movement before and after sur…

This study aims to create and test an Arabic version of a quality-of-life questionnaire for people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage (neuropathy) or foot ulcers. Researchers will translate the English questionnaire, check that it makes sense culturally, and then test it …

This study aims to understand the link between nutrition and disease activity in people with rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Researchers will assess the nutritional status of 460 patients using questionnaires and blood tests. The goal is to see if poor nut…

This study aims to find out if the thickness of the layers used to 3D-print a denture affects how much candida yeast can grow on its surface. Ten patients who have lost all their upper teeth will each try three dentures printed with different layer thicknesses. Researchers will m…

This study aims to understand if primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods) affects a woman's knee joint awareness, balance, and pain levels. Researchers will measure balance stability and knee position sense in 62 young, healthy women. The goal is to gather new information to help g…

This study aims to find out which of two common breathing masks is better at preventing air from getting into a child's stomach during surgery. Researchers will compare the LarySeal Pro and Ambu AuraGain masks in 106 children aged 2-10 who are having short surgeries. They will us…

This study aims to see if measuring the width of a specific part of the unborn baby's brain, called the thalamus, on a standard 2D ultrasound scan is a reliable way to estimate how far along the pregnancy is and track fetal growth. Researchers will enroll 110 pregnant women betwe…

This study aims to understand how an athlete's mental readiness and physical knee strength work together to determine if they can safely return to sports after ACL reconstruction surgery. Researchers will observe 52 male recreational athletes 6-12 months after their surgery, comp…

This study aims to compare the long-term performance of two different ceramic materials used for dental veneers. It will follow 10 adults who need veneers for cosmetic reasons, such as closing gaps or improving tooth color and shape. Researchers will track how well the new ultra-…

This study aims to find out if adding mini-squat exercises at specific knee angles (30°, 45°, and 60°) to a standard leg press workout can improve leg muscle strength and balance in football players. Researchers will measure the strength of the front (quadriceps) and back (hamstr…

This study aims to find out how common mouth sores and lesions are among Egyptian adults. Researchers will examine over 14,000 people visiting hospitals to see who has these conditions. The goal is to understand how many people are affected and identify possible causes or risk fa…

This study is comparing two digital methods for taking impressions of the mouth when making full-arch dental implants. Researchers want to see which method is faster and leads to fewer problems like screw loosening or chipping. They will follow patients for six months after they …

This study aims to see if a simple ultrasound scan of chest muscles can help doctors predict the best time to take a patient off a breathing machine. It will observe 64 adults who have been on a ventilator for at least a day and are ready to try breathing on their own. The goal i…

This study aims to see if using two custom-made titanium plates works as well as four plates for accurately repositioning the upper jaw during corrective surgery. Researchers will compare the surgical results against the pre-surgery virtual plan in 10 patients. The goal is to det…