Deraya University
Clinical trials sponsored by Deraya University, explained in plain language.
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Egyptian breast cancer study tests targeted drug effectiveness
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 80 Egyptian women with HER2-positive breast cancer to see how well anti-HER2 drugs work in real-world treatment. Researchers observed patients receiving either single drugs or drug combinations as part of their standard care, tracking survival, side effects, a…
Sponsor: Deraya University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Can the right exercise build stronger bones for women with diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether aerobic exercise or resistance training is better for improving bone density in postmenopausal women who have type 2 diabetes and are at risk for osteoporosis. Fifty women aged 50-60 participated in the completed trial. Researchers measured bone density …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Deraya University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 12:55 UTC
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Back manipulation vs. arm brace: which works better for tennis elbow?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two different physical treatments for tennis elbow pain. Researchers tested whether gentle spinal mobilization (a type of back adjustment) works better than wearing a forearm support brace. The trial involved 40 adults who had experienced elbow pain for at lea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Deraya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 07:11 UTC
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Sticky tape solution for student headaches?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding a special elastic tape (Kinesio Tape) to posture correction exercises helps reduce tension headaches better than exercises alone. It involved 52 university students with frequent headaches. Researchers measured changes in headache pain, how often …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Deraya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Needles vs. machines: which eases neck pain better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if dry needling, where thin needles are inserted into tight muscles, works better than standard electrical and ultrasound therapy for easing chronic neck pain. Forty adults with neck pain lasting over three months were split into two groups. One group received d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Deraya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Laser vs. treadmill: new study tests ways to fight diabetic nerve pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different treatments to help people with painful nerve damage in their legs caused by diabetes. Researchers compared high-intensity laser therapy to moderate aerobic exercise, like walking on a treadmill. They measured how well each treatment improved leg fu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Deraya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:23 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden link between hips and back pain
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand if how much a person's hips can move is related to how much their upper back bends forward. Researchers measured the hip and back flexibility of 60 adults with long-term, unexplained low back pain. The goal was to gather knowledge about how these bo…
Sponsor: Deraya University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Scientists map muscle changes in kids with rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how the structure of calf muscles relates to walking ability in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Researchers examined 26 boys aged 6-12 who could still walk, using ultrasound to measure their calf muscles and testing their walking sp…
Sponsor: Deraya University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:42 UTC