Mansoura University
Clinical trials sponsored by Mansoura University, explained in plain language.
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Could a single drug replace the standard cocktail for C-Section bleeding?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to prevent heavy bleeding after a planned C-section: one drug (carbetocin) alone versus the same drug plus a slow drip of another (oxytocin). About 332 women having planned C-sections will take part. The goal is to see if the single drug works just as…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could a common gout drug ease thyroid inflammation?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether low-dose colchicine, a drug used for gout, can reduce inflammation and symptoms in people with autoimmune or subacute thyroiditis. About 300 adults will be randomly assigned to colchicine, corticosteroids, or supportive care. The goal is to see if colchic…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Which brace fixes kids' open bite better? new study aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two dental appliances—a palatal crib and bonded spurs—to treat anterior open bite in children aged 7 to 12. Twenty kids will be randomly assigned to one of the two braces and followed for 6 months. The goal is to see which appliance works better and is more co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New diabetes drug imeglimin takes on metformin in mitochondrial showdown
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two diabetes medications—imeglimin and metformin—in 176 adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Participants will take one of the two drugs for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see which drug better improves mitochondrial function, measured by a blood test c…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Heart drug showdown: which works best after bypass?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two drugs, milrinone and epinephrine, to treat right heart dysfunction that can occur after cardiac surgery. The trial will enroll 102 adults undergoing heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. The goal is to see which drug better improves right heart function…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Laser power showdown: which setting smashes kidney stones best?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two laser power settings (high vs low) during a minimally invasive surgery called mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for removing kidney stones larger than 20 mm. Seventy adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two laser groups. The main goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Heart failure drug combo aims to cut hospital stays
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding finerenone to standard heart failure treatment (an SGLT2 inhibitor) can reduce deaths and hospitalizations. About 60 adults aged 18-65 with newly diagnosed heart failure will be split into two groups: one gets the standard drug alone, the other get…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could a simple handgrip exercise beat walking for blood pressure?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether squeezing a handgrip device or walking is better at lowering blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. About 99 adults with stage 1 hypertension will be assigned to one of the two exercises. The goal is to see which activity leads to a greater…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Which surgery is best for 2-3 cm kidney stones? major trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two minimally invasive surgeries for kidney stones that are 2-3 cm in size. About 280 adults across nine hospitals will be randomly assigned to either FANS-based flexible ureteroscopy or suction-assisted mini-PCNL. The main goal is to see which method remo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New dental implant technique aims to keep jawbone strong
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a modified surgical technique called periosteal inhibition to see if it helps maintain bone around dental implants placed right after tooth extraction. Thirty adults with a non-restorable back tooth and thin buccal bone will be randomly assigned to get either the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can a simple eye drop slow down worsening nearsightedness in kids?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether low-dose atropine eye drops (0.05%) can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. Forty-five kids with worsening myopia will receive one drop of atropine in one eye and a placebo drop in the other eye every night for 24 months. The mai…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:05 UTC
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Can a counseling program heal emotional divorce? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a structured marital adjustment program can help emotionally divorced wives feel more connected to their husbands. The program includes educational sessions on communication, coping, and problem-solving. Researchers will measure emotional divorce levels b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Simple massage technique may boost breastfeeding success for new moms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether Oketani massage, a gentle breast massage technique, helps first-time mothers breastfeed more successfully. Researchers will measure how well babies latch, how comfortable moms feel, and overall breastfeeding confidence. The study involves 100 women who ha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug combo finally tame overactive bladder?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding gabapentin to the standard drug solifenacin works better than solifenacin alone for women with overactive bladder. Sixty women will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments and followed for 3 months. The goal is to see if the combination i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New painkiller cocktail could ease recovery after C-Section
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding neostigmine to a standard numbing medicine (bupivacaine) in a belly-wall nerve block can improve pain control after cesarean delivery. About 58 women having planned C-sections will receive either the combo or the standard block alone. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can an ice pack soothe pain after heart surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying an ice bag to the groin area after a heart procedure (called PCI) can reduce pain and bruising. Sixty adults who had the procedure through the femoral artery will receive ice therapy for 20 minutes at a time. Researchers will measure pain levels …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could a pill every other day be just as good for prostate symptoms?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares taking tamsulosin every day versus every other day in 288 men aged 40 and older with enlarged prostate and moderate-to-severe urinary symptoms. The goal is to see if the every-other-day schedule controls symptoms just as well while possibly causing fewer sexua…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New trial aims to find best seizure treatment for Oxygen-Deprived newborns
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two medicines, phenobarbital and levetiracetam, to see which is safer and more effective at stopping seizures in newborns with moderate to severe brain injury from lack of oxygen (HIE). The trial plans to enroll 66 infants and will measure how many become …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Could a natural compound sharpen minds of kids with down syndrome?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a natural compound called phenolic complex k110-42 can improve attention and thinking in children with Down syndrome. About 108 children aged 4 to 8 will take the compound and have their cognitive skills measured with standard tests. The goal is to ease s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could leaning back make breastfeeding better? new study tests the 'Laid-Back' position
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether teaching mothers a 'laid-back' breastfeeding position (leaning back comfortably) improves their breastfeeding experience and comfort compared to the usual cradle hold. Researchers will train 168 pregnant women during their third trimester and follow them …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Ice packs could soothe Post-Birth stitches pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether applying cold packs (cryotherapy) to the perineum can reduce pain from episiotomy stitches in 100 women who had a normal vaginal delivery. Half will receive the cold treatment, and the other half will not. Researchers will measure pain levels to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can a simple booklet improve emergency care for mothers?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether giving maternity nurses a special training booklet on emergency obstetric care improves how they handle urgent situations. Researchers plan to include 60 nurses working in obstetric departments, emergency operating rooms, and delivery units. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can a few training sessions boost abortion care skills? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether structured educational sessions can improve how maternity nurses care for patients experiencing abortion. Sixty nurses will attend training covering lectures, demonstrations, and discussions. Researchers will observe their practices before and after t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Digital vs. traditional: which method makes better dental expanders for kids?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare three ways of making palatal expanders—a device used to widen the upper jaw—in 36 children aged 8 to 13 with crossbite. The methods are fully traditional (using physical molds), hybrid (physical mold plus digital fabrication), and fully digital (using a 3D…
Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Nursing students get a brain boost: new program aims to sharpen critical thinking
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special program designed to improve critical thinking, reflective thinking, and motivation to learn in nursing students. About 243 students will take part in the program, which focuses on building skills like problem-solving and open-mindedness. Researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Mind maps may cut drug errors in Children's ICUs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether smart mind maps—visual tools that combine drawings and keywords—can help nurses in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) safely administer high-alert medications (drugs that can cause serious harm if given incorrectly). The researchers will train 70 nu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can a quick training make maternity nurses more empathetic?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will give 45 maternity nurses a short empathy and communication training program. Researchers want to see if the training improves how nurses talk to women in labor and whether those women feel more cared for. Nurses and patients will fill out questionnaires before and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC