Khyber Medical University Peshawar

This study is testing whether simple blood tests can show if osteoporosis medications are working much faster than the standard bone density scan. It involves 40 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who will receive one of two types of bone-strengthening drugs. Researchers will…

This study compares two different approaches to managing gestational diabetes (diabetes that develops during pregnancy). Sixty pregnant women with gestational diabetes will be randomly assigned to receive either standard monthly care or more intensive weekly monitoring with perso…

This study is testing whether a 6-month lifestyle program can help improve memory, reasoning, and liver health in adults with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Researchers are enrolling 45 participants aged 18-42 who will be randomly assigned to receive general health ad…

This study is testing whether a medication called Bevacizumab, injected directly into an inflamed joint, can reduce the frequency of painful bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia. The treatment aims to interrupt the cycle of inflammation and bleeding that damages joints ove…

This study compares two common mouthwashes, Listerine and Chlorhexidine, to see which one better controls plaque and gum inflammation in people wearing braces. It involves 60 participants aged 13-25 who will use one of the mouthwashes for four weeks. Researchers will measure gum …

This study is comparing two different sources of a patient's own tendon used to repair a torn ACL knee ligament. Surgeons will use either a tendon from the hamstring or one from the side of the ankle (peroneus longus). The goal is to see if the ankle tendon works as well for reco…

This study is testing a community-based program to prevent and control type 2 diabetes in rural Pakistan. Over 12,700 adults will participate in group meetings where they identify local health problems and plan solutions together. The goal is to see if this community-led approach…

This study is testing if a special breathing therapy, which involves breathing air with changing oxygen levels, can boost the benefits of standard physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis. It will involve 60 adults with knee pain to see if the combination improves pain, walking, …

This study tests whether diabetes specialists can help patients manage a common but bothersome side effect: dry mouth. Doctors will be trained to screen for dry mouth, offer simple advice, and provide basic treatments during regular diabetes appointments. The goal is to see if th…

This study is testing whether a one-month program of specific neck exercises and posture advice can reduce headaches, stress, and sleep problems in teenagers who use smartphones heavily. Researchers will measure changes in headache pain, stress hormones, and sleep quality. The go…

This study is testing if chewing sugar-free gum helps people recover faster after stomach or intestinal surgery. It aims to see if gum can help the bowels start working again sooner, which could reduce hospital stays and discomfort. The trial will involve 96 adults having open ab…

This is a small pilot study to see if a culturally adapted talk therapy is practical and acceptable for people living with HIV who also have depression and anxiety in Pakistan. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to either receive six sessions of this special therapy or …

This study aims to understand how diet and nutrition affect the growth and development of young children in remote farming communities in Pakistan. Researchers will follow over 800 children from birth to age 5, tracking their diets, health, and development. The goal is to gather …