Khyber Medical University Peshawar

This study tests whether changing casts twice a week instead of once a week can correct club foot in babies under 6 months old just as well or better. Club foot is a common birth defect where the foot turns inward, and the standard treatment involves weekly casts for several week…

This study tests whether a more intensive management plan—including a personalized diet, moderate exercise, and frequent check-ups—works better than standard care for controlling blood sugar in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. Sixty women between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy…

This study tests whether Listerine or Chlorhexidine mouthwash works better to control gum inflammation and plaque in people undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces. Sixty participants aged 13-40 will use one of the two rinses, and their gum health will be checked at the star…

This study compares two different tendon grafts used to repair a torn ACL in the knee: one from the hamstring and one from a leg muscle called peroneus longus. Sixty adults with an isolated ACL tear will be randomly assigned to receive one of the grafts during arthroscopic surger…

This study tests whether injecting bevacizumab directly into a joint can prevent repeated bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia who have chronic joint inflammation. About 25 participants will receive one injection, and researchers will track bleeding rates, joint health, an…

This study looks at whether a healthy diet and regular walking can improve memory and thinking in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). 45 adults aged 18-42 will be split into three groups: one gets general health advice, another follows a Mediterranean diet, and…

This study tests whether community-led discussion groups can help prevent and control type 2 diabetes in rural areas of Pakistan. Over 12,000 adults aged 20 and older will participate, including those with normal blood sugar, pre-diabetes, or diabetes. The approach focuses on gro…

This study tests whether adding a therapy that involves breathing air with low and then high oxygen levels (intermittent hypoxia-hyperoxia) to standard physical therapy can better reduce pain and improve daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis. The trial will include 60…

This study tests whether adding a gentle spinal stretch (mechanical traction) to a hands-on therapy (spinal mobilization with leg movement) helps people with leg pain from a slipped disc. 32 adults aged 20-50 with recent symptoms will receive either the combined treatment or the …

This study tests whether simple neck exercises and posture advice can reduce headaches, stress, and sleep problems in teens aged 13-19 who use smartphones for 4+ hours daily and have cervicogenic headaches (headaches from neck strain). Researchers will measure changes in headache…

This study looks at whether chewing gum after open abdominal surgery can help the gut start working again sooner. About 96 adults having gut surgery will either chew gum or not, and doctors will measure when they first pass gas and have a bowel movement. The goal is to find a sim…

This study looks at whether endocrinologists can help diabetes patients with dry mouth, a common problem that affects eating, speaking, and quality of life. About 80 adults with diabetes and dry mouth symptoms will receive simple oral care advice, saliva substitutes, and dental r…

This study tests a culturally adapted cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression and anxiety in 50 adults living with HIV in Pakistan. Participants will either receive six therapy sessions from trained health workers or standard care. The goal is to see if this approach is…

This study looks at how what children eat affects their growth and development in remote farming communities in Swat, Pakistan. Researchers will follow 832 children from birth to age 5, measuring their height, weight, head size, and developmental skills. The goal is to understand…

This study looks at whether blood tests called Bone Turnover Markers (BTMs) can quickly show if osteoporosis medication is working in postmenopausal women. Currently, doctors use DEXA scans to check bone density, but these change slowly. BTMs might show results in just 3 to 6 mon…