Khyber Teaching Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Khyber Teaching Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Stitch or leave open? trial tests best way to heal painful tailbone cysts
Disease control CompletedThis study compares two surgical methods for treating pilonidal sinus disease, a painful condition near the tailbone. Sixty adults aged 20 to 50 will be randomly assigned to have the wound stitched closed right after surgery or left open to heal naturally. Researchers will track …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Checklist could be lifesaver for trauma patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using the World Health Organization's trauma care checklist helps injured patients recover better. Sixty adults with trauma were randomly assigned to standard care or care with the checklist. Researchers measured pain, injury severity, complications, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:46 UTC
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Smaller incision, same goal: mini surgery for kidney stones tested
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two types of surgery for kidney stones: mini-PCNL (using a smaller tube) and standard PCNL (using a larger tube). Sixty adults with a single stone smaller than 30 mm took part. Researchers measured surgery time, how well stones were removed, blood loss, fever,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Teaching Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC