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Clinical trials sponsored by Menoufia University, explained in plain language.
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New digital dental implant method aims to speed tooth replacement for seniors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a fully digital approach to placing and loading dental implants in people aged 65 and older who need a tooth extracted. Using 3D imaging and computer-guided surgery, the implant is placed and a temporary tooth is attached within 48 hours. Researchers will track i…
Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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3D-Printed teeth: a cheaper alternative to zirconia crowns?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether 3D-printed resin crowns and bridges work as well as traditional milled zirconia ones for people with dental implants. Sixty adults who need one or two implant-supported restorations in the lower front jaw will receive either a 3D-printed resin or a zircon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New dental implant technique shows promise for bone loss patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well a full set of dental implants (All-on-X) works for people with bone loss in the upper jaw. Researchers will check implant survival and gum health over 2 years using special stackable guides for surgery. The goal is to see if this method helps patients…
Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Digital smile makeover: new trial uses face scans to guide Full-Mouth rehab
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a fully digital method for full-mouth dental rehabilitation in 10 adults aged 20-45 with bite problems, missing teeth, or smile concerns. The approach uses 3D scans of the teeth, face, and jaw to plan treatment, which may include tooth movement, guided implant pl…
Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New denture technique aims to stop jaw bone loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at a new way to place dentures in the lower jaw using computer-guided surgery. The goal is to see if these implant-supported dentures help keep the jawbone healthy and last for at least 3 years. 40 adults aged 40-75 with no teeth in the lower jaw and enough bone …
Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Mouth rinse could catch cavities before they start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a fluorescent starch nano-particle mouth rinse, combined with saliva biomarkers, can detect the earliest stages of tooth decay more accurately than a traditional visual exam. Sixty adults with at least one suspected early enamel lesion will be evaluated u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver ultrasound may offer a new window into heart health in the ICU
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a liver ultrasound measurement — the hepatic vein systolic filling fraction — can accurately assess right heart function in critically ill patients on mechanical ventilators. Researchers will compare this new method to the standard TAPSE measurement in 11…
Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to sharpen prostate cancer detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares two prostate biopsy techniques—cognitive-targeted and MRI-ultrasound fusion—to see which detects prostate cancer more accurately. About 80 men with elevated PSA and suspicious MRI findings will participate. Results may help doctors choose the best biopsy metho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Could a drug combo make labor epidurals safer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study will test whether adding two different doses of dexmedetomidine to the standard epidural drug bupivacaine can provide effective labor pain relief while using less bupivacaine. Researchers plan to enroll 140 women in early labor. The goal is to see if this approach redu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which nerve block gets you breathing easier after liver surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—the erector spinae plane block and the external oblique intercostal plane block—to see which better supports breathing recovery after liver resection surgery. Adults aged 18-75 scheduled for elective liver surgery will be ran…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Finding the right dose: nerve block study aims to cut opioid use after Weight-Loss surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares three volumes of a nerve block (M-TAPA) to see which provides the best pain relief after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Sixty adults undergoing this weight-loss surgery will receive one of three volumes of bupivacaine. The goal is to find the optimal volume …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Keyhole vs. open: which kidney surgery is better and cheaper?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to remove a kidney: laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery and open surgery. Researchers will look at how long patients stay in the hospital, blood loss, complications, and costs. The study includes 60 adults with a nonfunctioning kidney or early-stage kidney…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could deeper muscle relaxation during hysterectomy reduce pain and opioid use?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will compare deep versus moderate muscle relaxation during open hysterectomy in 88 women. Researchers want to see if deeper relaxation reduces pain, the need for opioid painkillers, and inflammation after surgery. The goal is to find the best approach to improve recove…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone replace a dental scanner for implant impressions?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a smartphone-based photogrammetry system (T-Marker) can match or beat a specialized intraoral scanner with splinting bodies (IoConnect) for recording implant positions in people with full-arch dental implants. Each participant will be scanned with both me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone scans vs. dental scanners: a new contender for implant impressions?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways of taking digital impressions of dental implants in people with no teeth: a professional intraoral scanner and a mobile phone-based system. Researchers will check how accurate each method is and how long it takes. The goal is to see if a simple phone …
Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Which fluid gauge saves more lives? new trial compares heart monitor vs. vein scan in sepsis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 60 people with septic shock, a severe infection that causes dangerously low blood pressure. Doctors need to give fluids carefully, but too much can be harmful. The trial compares two methods—a heart monitor (cardiometry) and an ultrasound of a large vein (IVC …
Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC