Dow University Of Health Sciences

This study compares two methods of closing the belly after emergency surgery: using many small stitches versus fewer large stitches. About 200 adults will take part, and doctors will check for infections, wound reopening, and hernias over six months. The goal is to find which tec…

This study tests a school-based program to prevent obesity in children aged 4 to 7 in Karachi, Pakistan. The program encourages healthy eating, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, and more physical activity. About 30 children from four schools will take part, and researchers…

This study tests two types of nerve-gliding exercises—one done by the patient and one done by a therapist—to see which better reduces burning pain, improves muscle strength, and increases joint movement in people with diabetic neuropathy. Sixty adults aged 40 to 65 with diabetes …

This study compares two types of exercise—closed kinetic chain and isometric—to see which better reduces pain and improves daily function in women aged 35-60 with knee osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome. 70 participants will do 12 sessions over 4 weeks. Pain and func…

This study tests whether low-level laser therapy works as well as benzocaine gel to reduce pain from tooth separators used before braces. Seventy-two healthy adults aged 18-25 in Karachi will receive laser on one side and gel on the other. Pain scores will be compared over one mo…

This study looks at whether core stability exercises or ankle and foot strengthening exercises can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel better. About 100 adults aged 40 and older with moderate knee osteoarthritis will take part. The goal is to see which type of exercise redu…

This study tests whether a medication given as a mist before a breathing tube is inserted can reduce stress reactions like rapid heart rate and high blood pressure. About 72 adults having planned surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo mist. The …

This study looks at whether the adrenaline (epinephrine) added to local anesthesia for tooth extraction raises blood sugar levels in people with and without diabetes. Researchers will measure blood sugar before, during, and after the procedure in 90 adults (45 with diabetes, 45 h…

This study compares two methods for measuring root canal length during root canal treatment: one using hand instruments and another using a machine. Accurate measurement helps dentists clean and fill the canal properly, improving treatment success. About 104 adults needing root c…