Kasr El Aini Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Kasr El Aini Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Biceps tendon surgery may fix unstable shoulders without major bone loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a surgery called labroplasty, which uses part of the biceps tendon to repair the shoulder's torn labrum in people with recurrent anterior shoulder instability and minor bone loss. The goal is to see if this improves shoulder function and stability. 21 participant…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:30 UTC
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Diet showdown: mediterranean vs. paleolithic for arthritis relief
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether following a Mediterranean or Paleolithic diet for 12 weeks can improve disease activity, nutrition, and quality of life in adults aged 40-60 with rheumatoid arthritis. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two diets or their usual diet. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:29 UTC
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Antihistamine may shield kids from transfusion danger during heart surgery
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a single dose of antihistamine right after heart-lung machine use can prevent sudden low blood pressure from blood transfusions in children. Forty kids having heart defect repair will be randomly assigned to receive either the antihistamine or a pl…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:24 UTC
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New nerve block aims to ease Kids' pain after surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a special nerve block (M-TAPA) to see if it reduces pain better than standard numbing medicine for children after laparoscopic belly surgery. Sixty children aged 1 to 7 will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or the usual numbing injection at …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New gel could beat minoxidil for hair loss?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a new hydrogel made from 2-Deoxy-D-ribose to the standard minoxidil 5% solution for treating mild to moderate hair loss in adults aged 18 to 50. Sixty participants will apply either the gel or minoxidil daily for 6 months. Researchers will measure hair density…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Nerve block breakthrough could stabilize blood pressure in brain surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nerve block using prilocaine or lidocaine can better control blood pressure during pituitary tumor removal surgery. 54 adults aged 21-45 will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two medicines. The goal is to reduce dangerous blood pressure swings…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New study aims to stop Kids' Post-Anesthesia confusion
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at two different drug combinations to prevent emergence delirium—a state of confusion and agitation—in children after sevoflurane anesthesia for heart catheterization. Fifty children will be randomly assigned to receive either dexmedetomidine plus midazolam or ke…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC
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New study tests simple tool to protect babies during High-Risk births
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a tourniquet (a tight band) during surgery for a condition called placenta accreta can improve newborn health scores. The condition happens when the placenta grows too deeply into the womb and doesn't come out easily after birth, which can cause …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:19 UTC
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Face-Off: which injection fights melasma better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two injection treatments for melasma, a skin condition causing dark patches on the face. About 21 women with melasma will receive one treatment on each side of their face to see which works better. The goal is to find a safe and effective way to reduce pigmentati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:19 UTC
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Arm surgery study tests safer tourniquet release for hypertensive patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two methods of releasing a tourniquet after upper arm surgery in people with high blood pressure. The goal is to see which method causes less of a sudden drop in blood pressure. Researchers will monitor blood pressure and other health markers in 68 adults.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:27 UTC
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Heart risk under the knife: should cancer patients pause their blood pressure pills?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether pausing certain blood pressure medications (called RAS inhibitors) before major colorectal cancer surgery can reduce the chance of heart injury during or after the operation. About 156 adults with high blood pressure who are scheduled for this surgery …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Baldness breakthrough? scientists probe JAK2's role in hair loss
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines a protein called JAK2 in the scalps of 25 men with male pattern baldness. Researchers will compare JAK2 levels in balding and non-balding areas, then see if 3 months of topical minoxidil 5% changes JAK2 in balding scalp. The goal is to understand the biology b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC