Minia University
Clinical trials sponsored by Minia University, explained in plain language.
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Simple stent may cut pancreatic leak risk after major surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether placing a small tube (stent) in the pancreas during Whipple surgery can prevent a common complication called pancreatic fistula, where digestive fluid leaks out. The trial will compare 100 patients with a soft pancreas who either get the stent or not. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Can surgical glue stop deadly leaks after pancreas removal?
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 undergoing pancreas removal for cancer will be randomly assign…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New injection could beat tough eye infections that drops Can't handle
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting the antibiotic moxifloxacin directly into the cornea can help treat bacterial eye infections that don't improve with standard antibiotic drops. About 60 adults with stubborn corneal infections will receive either the injection plus drops or drop…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New eye technique could speed healing after cataract complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to treat a detached Descemet's membrane, a rare complication after cataract surgery. Fifty patients aged 50-70 will be split into two groups: one gets a standard air injection into the eye, and the other gets a modified technique that first deflates the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Keyhole surgery vs. open surgery for pancreatic cancer: which is safer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of Whipple surgery for people with pancreatic or nearby cancers: the traditional open surgery and a newer keyhole (laparoscopic) approach. About 90 adults with resectable tumors will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Seaweed-Based bandage could save young teeth
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special dressing made from chitosan (a substance from shrimp shells) for treating damaged immature permanent teeth. The goal is to preserve the tooth's nerve and allow the root to finish growing. 26 children and teens with tooth decay or injury will be randomly…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Glue injection could seal pancreas after cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting a medical glue (N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate) into the pancreas during surgery can prevent dangerous leaks. About 90 patients with pancreatic or nearby cancers will receive either standard surgery or surgery plus the glue injection. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New surgery aims to stop pancreatic cancer from coming back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a more thorough surgery technique for pancreatic head cancer. The goal is to remove more tissue around the tumor to lower the chance of cancer returning. 90 adults with resectable cancer will be followed for 2 years to see if this approach improves survival and r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New surgical trick may cut blood loss in fibroid surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two methods to reduce blood loss during laparoscopic myomectomy, a surgery to remove uterine fibroids. One method temporarily blocks blood flow by clipping the umbilical-uterine trunk; the other injects epinephrine into the uterus. The trial will enroll 66 wom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Glaucoma surgery showdown: which procedure works best after cataract surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical procedures—trabeculectomy with mitomycin C and slow coagulation trans-scleral cyclophotocoagulation—for lowering eye pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma that is not controlled by medication. All participants are over 40 and have had cata…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Surgical glue may seal pancreas after cancer surgery, cutting dangerous leaks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding a surgical glue called N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate to standard pancreatic surgery can prevent postoperative pancreatic fistula—a common and serious leak of digestive fluids. About 194 patients with soft pancreas tissue undergoing tumor removal …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:42 UTC
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Surgeons try glue to seal pancreas after cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether injecting a medical glue (Histoacryl®) into the pancreas during Whipple surgery can strengthen the connection between the pancreas and intestine and prevent dangerous leaks. The study involves 30 patients with soft pancreases and narrow ducts,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Simple nasal sprays may shield Seniors' brains after bypass
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving insulin or dexmedetomidine as a nasal spray before surgery can prevent early confusion and memory problems after coronary artery bypass grafting. The trial will enroll 150 adults aged 60 and older. Participants will receive one of the two nasal spr…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Higher voltage nerve zap may ease chronic migraine
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a higher voltage during a nerve-blocking procedure (pulsed radiofrequency) can better relieve pain in people with chronic migraine who haven't responded to at least two preventive medications. One hundred participants will be randomly assigned to re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Antioxidant pill may shield kidneys from chemo damage
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking alpha-lipoic acid, a natural antioxidant, can prevent kidney damage in cancer patients receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. About 50 adults with solid tumors will receive either alpha-lipoic acid or a placebo alongside their chemo. Researchers will mo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Inhaled drug combo may ease spinal headache after C-Section
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two inhaled treatments—neostigmine/atropine versus lidocaine—for severe headaches that can occur after spinal anesthesia during C-sections. About 111 women aged 18-35 with moderate to severe headache will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Could a simple inhaled mist stop Post-Spinal headaches in new moms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two inhaled medicines—dexmedetomidine and lidocaine—to treat severe headaches that can happen after spinal anesthesia during planned C-sections. About 114 women with moderate to severe headaches will receive one of the treatments through a nebulizer (a machine th…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can combining two oxygen devices help patients breathe better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways of giving breathing support to adults with acute respiratory failure in the ICU. One group gets standard noninvasive ventilation (a mask that helps breathing), while two other groups get that plus a high-flow nasal cannula (a device that delivers warm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Antidepressant may boost vision in lazy eye
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding fluoxetine (a common antidepressant) to standard eye patching can improve and maintain vision in people over 10 with lazy eye (amblyopia). Researchers will use special eye scans and brain tests to measure changes. The goal is to find a new way t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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10-Year study aims to predict dangerous calcium drop after thyroid removal
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews 10 years of medical records from 600 adults who had thyroid surgery at Minia University Hospital. The goal is to find out which patients are most likely to develop low calcium levels after surgery, a common complication. By identifying key risk factors, doctors…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to prevent a common complication after pancreatic cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 people who have had a Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) for cancers of the pancreas or nearby areas. The goal is to find factors before, during, and after surgery that raise the risk of a pancreatic fistula—a leak of digestive fluid that can caus…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Silicone Oil's hidden impact on retinal signals revealed in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how silicone oil, used to hold the retina in place after a retinal detachment, affects the retina's electrical activity. Researchers will measure these signals in 50 people who had surgery for a detached retina. The goal is to better understand how the oil imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study aims to predict dangerous leaks after bowel surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 430 adults having colorectal surgery to understand why some develop a leak where the bowel is reconnected. Researchers will look at factors before, during, and after surgery. The goal is to create a way to predict and prevent this serious complication.
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New ultrasound test may predict dangerous pancreatic leaks after surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special type of ultrasound, called endoscopic ultrasound elastography, can predict the texture of the pancreas and the risk of a pancreatic fistula after a major surgery called pancreaticoduodenectomy. The study will enroll 100 adults scheduled for…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:32 UTC