Kafrelsheikh University
Clinical trials sponsored by Kafrelsheikh University, explained in plain language.
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New surgical splint tested to patch brain fluid leaks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical methods for repairing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, which are holes where brain fluid escapes through the nose. Researchers want to see if a new technique using a small internal splint to support a tissue graft works as well as the current stan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:40 UTC
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New 'Reboot' sinus surgery aims to reset inflammation and reduce repeat operations
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical approaches for people with chronic sinusitis and recurring nasal polyps. It will test a newer, more extensive 'reboot' surgery against a standard procedure to see which one better prevents polyps from coming back over two years. The goal is to fin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Head-to-Head test: which cholesterol pill best prevents second strokes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if adding either atorvastatin or rosuvastatin (two common cholesterol-lowering drugs) to standard blood-thinning medication in the first day after a stroke better prevents a second stroke. It will involve 600 adults who have just had their first moderate-to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Can a Child's damaged tooth heal itself? new study tests regenerative materials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing new materials to help heal and regrow the internal structure of damaged, immature permanent teeth in children aged 9-15. Researchers will compare three different materials placed over a blood clot inside the cleaned tooth to see which one best helps the toot…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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AI vs. human hands: the battle to build better jawbones
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether using artificial intelligence (AI) to guide a special surgical tool is better than a surgeon's freehand technique for widening a narrow jawbone. The goal is to prepare the bone so dental implants can be placed more successfully. Researchers will comp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Better back screws for brittle bones: which method holds stronger?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical screw techniques for people with osteoporosis who need spine stabilization. It will test which method—bone cement-augmented screws or special hollow screws—provides better stability, reduces pain, improves function, and has fewer complications. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Race to stop the next stroke: major trial tests new drug duos
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best medicine to prevent a second stroke in people who just had a minor stroke or a TIA (a 'warning stroke'). Researchers are comparing two different drug combinations, each taken with aspirin, over 90 days. They will check which one is more effective …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Your own blood could help build a better dental implant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new material made from a patient's own blood to help grow new bone in the upper jaw for dental implants. It compares this new material against a standard bone graft during a common sinus lift surgery. The goal is to see if the new material works as well or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Race to stop the next stroke: major trial tests two drug combos
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the better blood-thinner combination to prevent a second stroke in people who just had a minor stroke or TIA. It will compare two different drug pairs, both taken with aspirin, over 90 days in 900 participants. The main goal is to see which combination is …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Can donated teeth save your jawbone? new study investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best way to preserve jawbone after a tooth is pulled, to prepare for a future dental implant. Researchers will compare two different types of processed, donated human tooth grafts placed in the empty socket against natural healing. They will measure ho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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New hope for heart valve patients with failing hearts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a medication called sacubitril/valsartan can help people who have both an artificial heart valve and heart failure with a weakened heart pump. It will involve 220 participants to see if the drug improves their heart failure symptoms and functional class. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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AI guides race for better dental implant healing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best material to fill the small gap between a new dental implant and a piece of the old tooth root left behind to preserve bone. Researchers will compare three different biological filler materials in 45 patients needing a tooth replaced. They will use…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Race to stop second strokes: major trial tests common drug combo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if adding one of two cholesterol-lowering drugs (atorvastatin or rosuvastatin) to the blood thinner clopidogrel is better at preventing a second stroke in people who just had their first major ischemic stroke. It will enroll 600 adults and compare which dru…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Needle-Free laser aimed at unblocking tubes for fertility
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a painless, needle-free laser therapy can help open blocked fallopian tubes, a common cause of infertility. Researchers will treat 36 women with this condition using low-level lasers on specific body points linked to reproductive health. They will ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC
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New ultrasound combo could help predict premature birth
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if combining two ultrasound measurements can better predict which pregnant women will go into labor too early. Researchers will measure blood flow in the uterine artery and the angle of the cervix in 47 women between 24-34 weeks of pregnancy. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Gentle brain scan could help save vulnerable babies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a safe, bedside ultrasound scan can accurately detect brain injuries in high-risk newborns. Researchers will use transcranial Doppler ultrasound on 60 babies who are critically ill, have infections, or show signs of nervous system problems. The goal …
Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Zap your ankle, ease your cramps? new study tests nerve stimulation for period pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a gentle electrical stimulation applied to a nerve near the ankle can help reduce painful menstrual cramps (primary dysmenorrhea). Researchers will enroll 32 women to see if this non-drug treatment lowers pain intensity and improves quality of life. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Surgeons test new method to sculpt the perfect nose tip
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a specific surgical technique used during cosmetic nose surgery (rhinoplasty). It aims to see how well it improves the projection (how far the tip sticks out) and rotation (the angle of the tip) of the nose, and whether these results hold up over time. The s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New hope for stroke survivors struggling with balance?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a medication called acetyl-leucine can improve balance and reduce unsteadiness (ataxia) in people who have had a specific type of stroke affecting the back of the brain. It will involve 200 participants who will take either the real medication or a p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Pilates prescribed for Post-Baby back pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a Pilates exercise program can help new mothers who have been experiencing low back pain for more than three months after giving birth. Researchers will measure changes in pain levels, daily function, and quality of life in about 48 women. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:24 UTC