Khyber Medical University Peshawar

Club foot is a common birth defect where a baby's foot is twisted out of shape. The standard treatment uses weekly plaster casts to gradually correct the foot. This study tests whether changing the cast twice a week instead of once works just as well or better. About 144 babies u…

This study compares two different tendon grafts used to repair a torn ACL in the knee. Sixty adults with an isolated ACL injury will be randomly assigned to receive either a peroneus longus tendon graft or a hamstring tendon graft during arthroscopic surgery. The goal is to see w…

This study tests whether a more intensive approach—combining a structured low-calorie diet, moderate exercise, and frequent monitoring—works better than standard counseling for managing gestational diabetes. Sixty pregnant women will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The…

This study tests whether a Mediterranean diet and regular walking can improve memory and thinking in adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). 45 participants aged 18-42 will be split into three groups: general health advice, a structured Mediterranean diet, or the d…

This study compares two popular mouthwashes, Listerine and Chlorhexidine, to see which better controls gum inflammation and plaque in people undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces. Sixty participants aged 13-40 will use one of the rinses and be checked at 2 and 4 weeks. The…

This trial tests whether a community-based learning program can help prevent and control type 2 diabetes in rural Pakistan. Over 12,000 adults aged 20 and older will participate in group sessions focused on healthy behaviors. The study will measure changes in blood sugar levels a…

This study tests whether certain supplements—prebiotics, probiotics, omega-3s, and vitamin B1—can reduce ADHD symptoms in children aged 6 to 12. Over 12 weeks, 68 kids will receive either a gut-focused supplement, a brain-focused supplement, a combination, or a placebo. Researche…

This study tests whether adding mechanical lumbar traction to a specific spinal mobilization technique (SMWLM) provides better pain relief and function than the mobilization alone for people with lumbar radiculopathy (sciatica). Thirty-two adults with a confirmed disc bulge will …

Diabetes patients often suffer from dry mouth, which affects eating, speaking, and quality of life. This study tests whether endocrinologists can deliver simple oral care—like screening, counseling, and saliva substitutes—during routine diabetes visits. Researchers will follow 80…

This study looks at whether chewing gum after gastrointestinal surgery can help the bowels start working again sooner. About 96 adults having open abdominal surgery will either chew gum or not, and researchers will measure how quickly they pass gas and have their first bowel move…

This study follows 832 children from remote farming communities in Pakistan to see how their diet and nutrition affect their growth and development up to age 5. Researchers will measure body mass index, head circumference, and developmental skills using questionnaires. The goal i…

This study looks at whether blood tests called bone turnover markers can quickly show if osteoporosis drugs are working in postmenopausal women. Forty women will receive either bone-strengthening or bone-building medications for six months. The goal is to see if these blood tests…