Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Clinical trials sponsored by Khyber Medical University Peshawar, explained in plain language.
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Can a common supplement ease arthritis pain and lower blood sugar?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether acetyl L-carnitine, a dietary supplement, can help reduce pain, inflammation, and improve blood sugar control in obese, diabetic, postmenopausal women with osteoarthritis. One hundred women will take either the supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks, alongs…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Fasting during chemo: a new weapon against breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding intermittent or water-only fasting to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for breast cancer patients. Sixty women will be split into four groups: chemo alone, chemo plus intermittent fasting, chemo plus intermittent fasting with a ketogenic …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Scientists track gut bugs in pakistani infants to unlock malnutrition mystery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 70 healthy infants from rural Pakistan over their first two years of life. Researchers will regularly test the babies' gut bacteria to see how it changes and whether it relates to their growth and nutrition. The goal is to understand why some children become ma…
Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC