Menoufia University
Clinical trials sponsored by Menoufia University, explained in plain language.
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Digital smile makeover: new implant workflow aims for perfect fit
Disease control CompletedThis completed study tested a fully digital, motion-integrated workflow for placing dental implants in people with no teeth. Twenty adults received implants in both jaws using special protocols (M-4 in the upper jaw, All-on-4 in the lower jaw). The approach used 3D scans and real…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Color doppler could make epidurals safer for moms in labor
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether color Doppler ultrasound can accurately show where the epidural pain-relief medicine flows in laboring women. Researchers studied 194 women to see how well this technique detects correct catheter placement. The goal is to improve safety and effectiveness…
Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can a simple nerve block stop chronic pain after C-Section?
Prevention CompletedThis study tested two different pain relief methods given during a C-section to see if they could prevent chronic pain that sometimes lasts for months or years. One method was a nerve block (quadratus lumborum block) and the other was a small dose of morphine injected into the sp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Shock therapy for ED? new trial tests TENS device and tadalafil
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED) in 185 men: a daily tadalafil pill (5 mg) and a nerve stimulation device (TENS) that sends mild electrical pulses to the penis. The goal was to see if these treatments improve blood flow and erection hardness. The tri…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New support program aims to ease caregiver burden in bipolar families
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a structured psychiatric nursing program for family caregivers of people with bipolar disorder. The program included education, stress management, and emotional support. Researchers measured changes in caregiver burden, resilience, and emotional well-being over …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Thigh lift pain showdown: which nerve block wins?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at two different nerve blocks to control pain after thigh lift surgery. 42 adults received either a quadratus lumborum block or a lumbar plexus block. Researchers measured pain levels and how long it took for patients to need extra pain medicine.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can a gentle brain zap ease multiple mental health conditions?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (tDCS) can reduce symptoms of major depression, schizophrenia, OCD, generalized anxiety, and insomnia. 320 adults aged 16–65 received multiple sessions over weeks. Researchers measured symptom changes usin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New pain block could beat epidural for bladder surgery recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed study compared two ways to control pain after radical cystectomy (bladder removal) surgery: thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) and ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block. Twenty patients aged 40-70 were enrolled. The goal was to see which method provides…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Ginkgo vs. standard drug: a new hope for bedwetting kids?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether Ginkgo biloba, a natural supplement, works as well as the standard drug desmopressin for reducing bedwetting in children who only wet at night. Nearly 400 children took part. The main goal was to see how many nights per week they stayed dry.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Sedative drug may improve visibility in sinus surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding the sedative drug dexmedetomidine to anesthesia improves the view for surgeons during endoscopic sinus surgery. Fifty adults with rhinosinusitis were enrolled. The goal was to see if the drug could make the surgical field clearer, potentially maki…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:27 UTC
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New nerve block could ease pain after kidney surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a specific nerve block, called an external oblique intercostal plane block, could reduce pain after kidney removal surgery. Twenty-five patients were split into two groups: one received the nerve block with a numbing medicine, and the other received morp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:59 UTC