Mansoura University
Clinical trials sponsored by Mansoura University, explained in plain language.
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Natural spearmint extract trial aims to sharpen focus in kids with down syndrome
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a natural supplement made from spearmint extract can help improve attention, focus, and overall thinking skills in children with Down syndrome. It will involve 108 children between 4 and 8 years old who have difficulties with attention. Researchers w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:12 UTC
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High-Power vs. Low-Power laser battle for kidney stones
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two different power settings for a laser used during minimally invasive surgery to remove large kidney stones. Researchers want to see if using higher laser power is safer and more effective than lower power. The trial will involve 70 adults with kidney stones…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:12 UTC
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Race against time: finding the best drug to stop newborn seizures
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out which of two common seizure medications works better and is safer for newborns who have seizures due to brain injury from lack of oxygen during birth (HIE). It will compare phenobarbital against two different doses of a newer drug called levetiracetam.…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:12 UTC
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Heart surgery recovery: which drug helps the heart pump better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out which of two common heart medications—milrinone or epinephrine—works better to support the right side of the heart immediately after open-heart surgery using a heart-lung machine. Researchers will enroll 102 adults undergoing this type of surgery to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:12 UTC
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New dental technique aims to stop jawbone shrinking after implants
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new surgical method designed to better preserve the jawbone when a dental implant is placed immediately after a tooth extraction. It will compare this new technique to the standard method by measuring bone changes, implant stability, healing, and appearanc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:11 UTC
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Eye drop trial aims to halt worsening vision in kids
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a low-dose atropine eye drop can slow down the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children. Over two years, each child will receive the drop in one eye and a placebo drop in the other to compare results. The goal is to control the condition a…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New diabetes pill put to the test against standard treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a newer diabetes drug, imeglimin, works better than the standard first-choice drug, metformin, at improving how the body's cells produce energy. It will involve 176 adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who haven't started any medication yet. Resea…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Squeeze or stroll? study tests which exercise tames high blood pressure better
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if squeezing a handgrip device or going for walks works better to lower blood pressure in people with mild hypertension. Researchers will enroll 99 medically stable adults and have them follow one of the two exercise routines. The goal is to see which …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New drug combo tested to better control heart failure
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if adding a medication called finerenone to standard heart failure treatment provides extra benefits. Researchers will compare outcomes in 60 heart failure patients who receive the standard treatment alone versus those who receive the standard treatment plu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Dental researchers test best way to place gum grafts during implant surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best method for placing gum tissue grafts during immediate dental implant placement. Researchers will compare two different surgical techniques in 20 patients to see which better preserves bone around implants and improves healing. The goal is to help …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Egyptian trial tests best way to remove kidney stones
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two modern minimally invasive surgeries for removing medium-sized kidney stones (2-3 cm). 254 patients across Egypt will be randomly assigned to either FANS-assisted flexible ureteroscopy or suction mini-PCNL. The main goal is to determine which method leaves …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Could skipping days of a common prostate pill reduce side effects?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if taking the prostate medication tamsulosin every other day is as effective as taking it daily for improving urinary symptoms in men. It will also check if the less frequent dosing reduces a common sexual side effect. The trial will involve about 288 men w…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Chill out: simple ice pack tested to ease recovery from heart procedures
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if applying an ice pack to the groin area can help patients feel better after a common heart procedure called PCI. Researchers want to see if the cold pack reduces pain and limits bruising where the catheter was inserted. They will enroll 60 adults who have …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Gentle breast massage tested to ease new Moms' breastfeeding struggles
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a gentle breast massage technique called Oketani can help new mothers breastfeed more successfully. It will involve 100 first-time mothers who delivered by cesarean section. Researchers will see if the massage improves how the baby latches, the mothe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Could a simple, relaxed position make breastfeeding easier after surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if a relaxed, laid-back breastfeeding position makes nursing easier and more comfortable for mothers who have had a C-section. Researchers will compare this position to the more common cradle hold. About 168 mothers will learn the laid-back technique before …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New Two-Pronged attack on bladder urgency in women
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if combining two existing drugs, solifenacin and gabapentin, is more effective and safe for treating overactive bladder in women than using solifenacin alone. It will involve 60 women with bothersome bladder symptoms. Researchers hope the combination target…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New approach to ease pain after C-Section
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to improve pain relief for mothers after a cesarean birth. Researchers will test if adding a drug called neostigmine to a standard numbing injection in the abdomen provides longer-lasting pain control. The goal is to help new mothers recover more comfortably and b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Chill out: could ice packs be the answer to Post-Birth pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if applying cold therapy (cryotherapy) to the perineum can help reduce pain for women who had an episiotomy during a normal vaginal delivery. It will involve 100 healthy postpartum women. The goal is to see if those who use the cold therapy report less pain …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Could your own blood speed up healing after dental surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if a gel made from a patient's own blood components can help reduce common problems after wisdom tooth surgery. Sixteen patients having both lower wisdom teeth removed will have the gel applied to one side to compare healing. Researchers will measure swellin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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Study tests if digital scans make Better-Fitting braces than Old-School molds
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best way to make a specific type of orthodontic appliance called a palatal expander. Researchers will compare three methods: the traditional way using physical molds, a hybrid method, and a fully digital method using 3D scans. They will measure how wel…
Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:11 UTC
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Can a special program train better nurses?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a special training program designed to improve how nursing students think and learn. It aims to help students become more reflective and motivated, which could lead to better decision-making in their future careers. The program will be given to 243 nursing st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Can special training improve how nurses care for women after abortion?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if structured educational sessions can improve how maternity nurses care for women during and after abortion. It will involve 60 experienced maternity nurses who will attend training sessions and be observed before and after to measure changes in their clin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Can a little kindness transform childbirth? study tests empathy training for nurses
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if training maternity nurses in empathy skills improves how they communicate with women during childbirth and how cared-for those women feel. It will involve 45 nurses receiving training and 120 birthing mothers providing feedback. Researchers will measure …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New training aims to arm nurses against childbirth emergencies
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if teaching maternity nurses a specific emergency care protocol improves their skills and practices. It will involve 60 nurses working in obstetric departments. The goal is to understand if better training can help nurses recognize and manage life-threateni…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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AI mind maps aim to stop medication mistakes for critically ill kids
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a new AI-powered mind map tool can help nurses in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) give high-risk medications more safely. It will involve 70 nurses who handle these medications. Researchers will test the nurses' knowledge and observe their pract…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC