Islamabad Medical And Dental College
Clinical trials sponsored by Islamabad Medical And Dental College, explained in plain language.
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Anal fistula surgery showdown: which technique spares continence?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two common surgeries for perianal fistula—a painful tunnel near the anus. One hundred adults were split into two groups: one received the LIFT procedure (which aims to preserve muscle control) and the other received fistulotomy with a seton (a thread placed in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Islamabad Medical and Dental College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New stitch pattern may prevent dangerous wound opening after colon surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different ways of stitching the belly wall closed after colorectal cancer surgery to see which one better prevents the wound from bursting open. Forty adults having open surgery were randomly assigned to either an interrupted 'figure-of-X' stitch or a contin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Islamabad Medical and Dental College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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PCOS showdown: metformin, inositol, or diet – which wins?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 192 women with PCOS to see which treatment works best for improving insulin resistance and other symptoms. Participants were randomly assigned to take metformin, inositol, follow a calorie-restricted diet, or combine all three for 12 weeks. The goal was to fi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Islamabad Medical and Dental College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Nerve block or IV drugs? study seeks best pain relief after mastectomy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two ways to manage pain after a mastectomy: a nerve block (pectoral block) using bupivacaine, and standard IV painkillers (ketorolac). Sixty women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer took part. The goal was to see which method provides better pain relief i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Islamabad Medical and Dental College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC