Mansoura University
Clinical trials sponsored by Mansoura University, explained in plain language.
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New hope for kidney disease: common diabetes drugs tested for rare syndrome
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether two drugs, dapagliflozin and empagliflozin, can help control kidney damage in adults with nephrotic syndrome. These drugs are already used for diabetes and heart failure, and researchers want to see if they can reduce protein loss in urine and preven…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Precision test: which dental implant guide is more accurate?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two different computer-guided methods for placing dental implants in patients who have lost all their teeth. Sixteen participants will receive implants using either a fully-guided or partially-guided surgical template. Researchers will measure how accurately t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Digital device aims to straighten Kids' jaws and boost smiles
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a new, custom-made dental device to correct a specific jaw misalignment (underbite) in children aged 8-11. The device is a set of four small, bonded blocks that guide jaw growth. Researchers want to see how well it improves the child's bite, jaw alignment, f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Fish oil for teeth? trial tests Omega-3 to regrow tooth roots
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether applying omega-3 fatty acids inside a damaged, immature tooth can help it heal and regrow its root better than the standard treatment. It involves 20 young patients (ages 6-28) with a specific type of dead, underdeveloped tooth. The goal is to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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New dental implant design put to the test
Disease control OngoingThis study is comparing a newer 'bio-implant' shaped like a natural tooth root to a traditional screw-type implant. The goal is to see which one better supports a partial denture and keeps the surrounding bone and gums healthy. Eight patients with a specific dental condition will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Digital vs. traditional: which implant method saves your jawbone?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two digital techniques for placing dental implants to support lower dentures. It aims to see which method better preserves the health of the jawbone around the implants over one year. The research involves a small group of eligible participants with healthy gu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Gentler tooth surgery tested to ease pain and speed healing
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new, less invasive method for performing surgery on tooth roots. It compares a gentler technique using surgical glue to the standard method, to see if it reduces pain, swelling, and helps the bone heal better. Researchers are following 24 patients who have…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Clear aligners vs. braces: which is better for your teeth and bones?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two common methods for straightening crowded teeth: clear removable aligners (like Invisalign) and traditional fixed braces. Researchers are measuring how each treatment affects the bone around teeth and tooth movement in 24 patients with mild to moderate crow…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 06, 2026 15:38 UTC
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Fluoride shield tested to stop clear aligner stains
Prevention OngoingThis study aims to see if applying a fluoride varnish can prevent white spot lesions (early tooth decay marks) that sometimes form during clear aligner treatment. Researchers are testing this by applying the varnish to one side of the mouth but not the other in 25 young adults we…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New fluoride composite could stop teeth stains from invisible braces
Prevention OngoingThis study aims to see if a special fluoride-releasing dental composite can prevent white spot lesions (early tooth decay) during clear aligner treatment. It involves 24 young adults, where one side of their mouth gets the fluoride composite and the other side gets a standard com…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New training program aims to boost confidence for urostomy patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing an educational program designed to help people with a urostomy (a surgical opening for urine drainage) better manage their daily care. Researchers will provide patients with an illustrated booklet and hold teaching sessions. The goal is to see if this traini…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 00:41 UTC
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New approach to numb knee surgery pain being tested
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether adding a medication called dexmedetomidine to standard numbing medicine can better control pain after knee surgery. Researchers will enroll 100 adults having elective knee surgery under spinal anesthesia. They want to see if this combination makes th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New injection tested to ease chronic jaw pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if a combination treatment works better for jaw muscle pain. Participants with jaw pain will wear a mouth splint and receive either no injection, a granisetron injection, or a lidocaine injection into the jaw muscle. Researchers will compare the three groups…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Mirror trick may help stroke survivors regain arm use
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if mirror therapy helps people recover arm movement and reduce pain after a stroke. It involves 72 adults who have weakness in one arm following their first stroke. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either mirror therapy or a different therapy to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Simple tricks to take the sting out of Kids' diabetes shots
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing two simple, drug-free methods to help reduce the pain of daily insulin injections for children with type 1 diabetes. Researchers are comparing applying manual pressure to the skin versus using a small plastic device called a shot blocker just before the inje…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Cartoons and acupressure: a calmer way to pull Kids' teeth?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing if simple, non-drug methods can make tooth extractions less scary and painful for young children. Researchers are comparing the effects of letting kids watch videos and using gentle acupressure on their hands during the procedure. The goal is to see if these…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Could your vitamin d levels save your dental implants?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a person's vitamin D levels affect how much bone is lost around dental implants that support lower dentures. Researchers are reviewing the medical records of 40 patients who have this type of implant to see if those with low vitamin D had more bone los…
Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Do your invisalign trays wear out? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how clear plastic teeth aligners change after being made and worn. Researchers will compare two types of aligner materials by measuring their surface roughness, hardness, and thickness before use, after being fitted to a model, and after two weeks of…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Braces vs. invisalign: which moves teeth better?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand the differences in how teeth move when using clear aligners (like Invisalign) versus traditional metal braces. Researchers will measure inflammation levels in the gums and precisely track tooth movement in 20 young adults with mild crowding. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC