Makassed General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Makassed General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Chewing gum tested as Drug-Free fix for Post-Surgery nausea
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if chewing gum works as well as a standard nausea medication for women who feel sick after laparoscopic surgery. Researchers will compare chewing gum to the drug ondansetron in 90 female patients in Lebanon. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free optio…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Makassed General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 04:56 UTC
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New shot tested to ease pain after surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if adding a common steroid (dexamethasone) to a standard numbing injection can better control pain after keyhole gallbladder removal surgery. It will involve 100 adults having this planned surgery. The main goal is to see if the new mixture helps patients fe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Makassed General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC