Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
Clinical trials sponsored by Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, explained in plain language.
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Pain relief duo beats single drug in surgery study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two numbing medicines for minor surgeries. 100 adults received either bupivacaine alone or bupivacaine mixed with tramadol. Those who got the combination reported less pain, especially 24 hours after surgery. The results suggest that adding tramadol can improve …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:05 UTC
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Staples or stitches? study tests which hernia fix hurts less
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 168 men having hernia surgery to see if using staples or stitches to hold the mesh in place causes less pain afterward. Pain was measured on a 0-10 scale right after surgery. The goal is to find which method helps patients feel better sooner.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New gel vs standard cream: which fades melasma better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two creams for melasma, a skin condition causing dark patches on the face. 34 adults used either a triple combination cream or a metformin gel every night for 12 weeks, plus sunscreen during the day. Researchers measured how much the dark spots improved to see w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:51 UTC