Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre

This study tests two different gels—metronidazole and clindamycin—to see which works better for moderate acne. About 60 adults aged 18 to 35 will apply the gel twice a day for 12 weeks. Doctors will check their acne at the start and after 4, 8, and 12 weeks to measure improvement…

This study tests whether a methotrexate gel applied to the scalp can regrow hair better than the standard minoxidil spray in people with patchy alopecia areata. About 268 adults with less than 25% scalp hair loss will use one of the treatments for 24 weeks. The goal is to see whi…

This study tests whether a cream called crisaborole works better than a placebo for treating mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis). About 270 people aged 12 to 50 will apply the cream twice daily for four weeks. The goal is to see if the cream clears or nearly clears the sk…

This study tests whether a steroid gel (betamethasone) or a numbing gel (lidocaine) works better to prevent sore throat after a breathing tube is placed during surgery. Sixty adults having planned surgery will receive one of the gels on the tube. Researchers will check for throat…

This study aims to see if showing cancer patients a short educational video before their first radiation therapy appointment helps them understand the treatment better than just talking with the doctor. One hundred patients will be randomly assigned to either watch a video sent v…