Mayo Hospital Lahore
Clinical trials sponsored by Mayo Hospital Lahore, explained in plain language.
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Could a lower dose of spinal anesthetic protect elderly patients during surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares a low dose versus a standard dose of the spinal anesthetic bupivacaine in adults aged 65 and older undergoing lower leg surgery. The goal is to see if the lower dose reduces dangerous drops in blood pressure and heart rate while still providing effective anest…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Hospital Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cheap drugs may prevent dangerous spikes when removing breathing tubes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two common drugs, dexmedetomidine and lignocaine, to see which better prevents sudden increases in heart rate and blood pressure when a breathing tube is removed after surgery. Sixty healthy adults undergoing elective surgery will receive one of the drugs 10 minu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Hospital Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Which numbing method works best for awake intubation?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to numb the airway before placing a breathing tube while the patient is awake: a nerve block injection versus lidocaine mist. Eighty adults with difficult airways will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see which technique keeps heart …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Hospital Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Spinal needle showdown: which approach spares patients the headache?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two methods of giving spinal anesthesia—the median (midline) and paramedian (lateral) approaches—to see which one leads to fewer post-dural puncture headaches. About 142 adults having elective orthopedic or urology surgery will take part. The goal is to find a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Hospital Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC