Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre

This study tests whether a gel containing methotrexate, an immune-suppressing drug, can regrow hair in people with localized alopecia areata better than minoxidil spray. About 268 adults with less than 25% scalp hair loss will apply one of the two treatments twice daily for 24 we…

This study tests two prescription gels—metronidazole and clindamycin—to see which works better for moderate acne. Sixty adults aged 18 to 35 will apply the gel twice daily for 12 weeks. Doctors will check acne severity at the start and at weeks 4, 8, and 12 to measure improvement…

This study tests whether a medicated cream called crisaborole works better than a placebo cream for people with mild to moderate eczema. About 270 people aged 12 to 50 will apply the cream twice daily for four weeks. The goal is to see if the cream can clear or nearly clear the e…

This study tests whether a steroid gel (betamethasone) or a numbing gel (lidocaine) works better to prevent sore throat in adults who have a breathing tube during surgery. Sixty patients will be checked for sore throat 6 and 24 hours after their operation. The goal is to find a s…

This study tests whether a 3.5-minute educational video shown before a doctor's visit helps cancer patients understand radiation therapy better than standard verbal instructions alone. One hundred patients scheduled for radiation will be randomly assigned to receive either the vi…