Minia University
Clinical trials sponsored by Minia University, explained in plain language.
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New dressing could save young teeth from root damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a chitosan dressing used during a pulpotomy procedure to treat cavities or trauma in immature permanent teeth. The goal is to preserve the tooth's pulp so the root can continue to grow normally. The trial involves 26 participants and measures pain after the proce…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:37 UTC
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Simple eye procedure may speed healing after cataract complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new method to treat a detached Descemet's membrane, a thin layer inside the eye that can come loose after cataract surgery. Researchers will compare deflating the eye's front chamber before reattaching the layer versus standard care. The goal is to see if this …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:35 UTC
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New study tests better breathing support for ICU patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a high-flow nasal cannula along with noninvasive ventilation helps people with acute respiratory failure breathe better than noninvasive ventilation alone. It will include 75 adults in the ICU. The main goal is to see if oxygen levels in the bloo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:32 UTC
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New injection could save sight in stubborn eye infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting the antibiotic moxifloxacin directly into the cornea can help treat bacterial eye infections that aren't getting better with standard antibiotic drops. About 60 adults with deep corneal infections will receive either the injection plus drops or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New surgical approach aims to cut pancreatic cancer recurrence
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a more thorough surgery technique called total mesopancreas excision for people with pancreatic head cancer. The goal is to remove more of the tissue around the tumor to lower the chance of cancer coming back. Researchers will follow 90 patients for two years to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New technique aims to cut bleeding in fibroid surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether temporarily clipping a key blood vessel during laparoscopic fibroid removal can reduce blood loss. About 66 women aged 19-45 with up to 4 fibroids will be enrolled. The goal is to make surgery safer and reduce the need for transfusions.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Glue injection during pancreas surgery may prevent deadly leaks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether injecting a medical glue into the pancreas during surgery can strengthen the connection between the pancreas and intestine, reducing the risk of a dangerous leak. The study involves 30 adults with pancreatic or nearby cancers who are undergoin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can a drop of glue stop deadly pancreatic leaks?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a special surgical glue (Glubran® 2) during pancreas surgery can prevent dangerous fluid leaks. About 194 adults with pancreatic or related cancers who need surgery will be randomly assigned to receive the glue or standard care. The main goal is to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New study aims to reduce dangerous leak after pancreatic surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at two ways surgeons can place a small tube (stent) during a complex pancreatic surgery called a Whipple procedure. The goal is to see which method better prevents a serious complication called a pancreatic fistula, where digestive fluid leaks. The study will inv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Eye pressure showdown: which surgery wins for glaucoma after cataracts?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of eye surgery for people with open-angle glaucoma that is not controlled with medication and who have already had cataract surgery. The goal is to see which surgery lowers eye pressure better and is safer. Fifty adults over 40 will be randomly assig…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Can surgical glue stop deadly pancreas leaks? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a medical glue (Glubran 2) to the surgical connection in the pancreas can prevent a serious complication called pancreatic fistula, which is a leak of digestive fluids. About 100 adults having their pancreas removed due to cancer will be randomly a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Antidepressant plus eye patch shows promise for lazy eye in older children and adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking fluoxetine (a common antidepressant) along with standard eye patching can improve vision in people over age 10 with lazy eye (amblyopia). Researchers will use special eye scans and brain wave tests to measure changes. The goal is to see if this com…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC
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Glue gun surgery: can a simple injection stop deadly pancreatic leaks?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if injecting a medical glue into the pancreas during surgery can prevent fluid leaks, a common and serious complication. About 90 adults with pancreatic or nearby cancers who are having a Whipple procedure will be randomly assigned to receive the glue injection o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:18 UTC
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Nasal sprays may shield Seniors' brains after bypass surgery
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a nasal spray of either dexmedetomidine or insulin before heart bypass surgery can prevent short-term memory and thinking problems that often occur after the procedure. The trial involves 150 adults aged 60 and older who are scheduled for elective …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New hope for c-section moms: inhaled drug combo may ease spinal headaches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of two inhaled drugs (neostigmine and atropine) works better than a standard inhaled painkiller (lignocaine) for treating severe headaches that can occur after spinal anesthesia during C-sections. About 111 new mothers will receive one of th…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:34 UTC
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Breathable relief: new study targets Post-Spinal headaches in new moms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether inhaling dexmedetomidine or lidocaine can relieve severe headaches that sometimes follow spinal anesthesia during planned C-sections. About 114 women with moderate to severe headache will receive one of these nebulized drugs. The goal is to find a simple,…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Simple supplement may shield kidneys from chemo harm
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether alpha-lipoic acid, a natural antioxidant, can prevent kidney damage in cancer patients receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. About 50 adults with solid tumors will take either alpha-lipoic acid or a placebo alongside their chemo. Researchers will monitor kidn…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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10-Year study aims to predict dangerous calcium drop after thyroid removal
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at 600 adults who had their thyroid removed at Minia University Hospital over 10 years. The goal is to find out which patients are more likely to develop low calcium levels after surgery, a common complication. By identifying risk factors like age, lab resul…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:35 UTC
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Ultrasound trick may predict pancreatic leak risk before surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special ultrasound done before surgery can tell how firm the pancreas is and help predict the risk of a leak after pancreatic surgery. About 100 adults having their pancreas removed will get this ultrasound. The goal is to see if this simple test can…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:31 UTC
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Keyhole vs. open surgery for pancreatic cancer: which is safer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical methods for removing part of the pancreas and nearby organs in people with pancreatic or related cancers. About 90 adults will be randomly assigned to either laparoscopic (keyhole) or open surgery. The goal is to see which approach leads to fewer …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden clues to prevent dangerous Post-Surgery leaks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 430 adults having colorectal surgery to understand why some develop a serious complication called an anastomotic leak (a leak where the bowel is reconnected). Researchers will look at factors before, during, and after surgery to build a risk prediction mode…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC