Minia University
Clinical trials sponsored by Minia University, explained in plain language.
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Antidepressant pills may help rewire adult brains to fix lazy eye
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if adding a common antidepressant pill (fluoxetine) to the standard treatment of wearing an eye patch helps improve and maintain vision in adults with 'lazy eye' (amblyopia). Researchers will compare vision, eye scans, and brainwave tests in three groups: he…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:26 UTC
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Natural bandage tested to save Kids' damaged teeth
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a natural dressing made from chitosan helps children's young permanent teeth heal better after a common dental procedure called a pulpotomy. The procedure removes infected pulp from a damaged tooth to try to save it and allow the root to finish growing. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:26 UTC
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New surgical technique aims to cut pancreatic cancer recurrence
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a more thorough surgical technique for removing pancreatic head cancer. The goal is to see if removing more surrounding tissue during the main operation reduces the chance of the cancer coming back and helps patients live longer. Researchers will follow 90 p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Surgical superglue aims to seal deadly leaks in delicate cancer operations
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a special surgical glue can prevent dangerous fluid leaks after major pancreas cancer surgery. About 194 patients having surgery for pancreatic or related cancers will be randomly assigned to receive the standard surgical connection or the same connection…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Medical glue could seal dangerous leaks after complex cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special surgical glue can help prevent dangerous fluid leaks after surgery to remove pancreatic or periampullary cancer. About 90 patients having this major operation will be randomly assigned to receive either the glue injection or standard care. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New surgical clip aims to make fibroid surgery safer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a specific surgical technique during laparoscopic fibroid removal surgery. The technique involves temporarily clipping a blood vessel to see if it reduces blood loss during the operation. Researchers will measure blood loss and changes in hemoglobin levels i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New drainage technique aims to stop dangerous leaks after complex pancreas surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if placing a temporary external drainage tube after a major pancreas surgery (Whipple procedure) can prevent a serious complication called a pancreatic fistula, which is a leak of digestive fluid. It will compare 100 patients with 'soft' pancreas tissue who …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Medical glue could seal dangerous leaks in High-Risk cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new technique during pancreas cancer surgery. Surgeons will inject a medical-grade glue into the remaining pancreas tissue to try to prevent dangerous fluid leaks, which are a common and serious complication. The trial will enroll 30 patients to see if thi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Medical glue could seal dangerous leaks after complex cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a special surgical glue to the connection made during pancreas cancer surgery can prevent dangerous fluid leaks. Researchers are comparing the glue method against standard techniques in 100 patients undergoing this complex operation. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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New laser offers gentler option for glaucoma patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is comparing two procedures to lower eye pressure in people with glaucoma who have already had cataract surgery and whose eye drops aren't working well enough. One is a traditional surgery (trabeculectomy), and the other is a newer, less invasive laser treatment (slow …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Minimally invasive vs traditional surgery: which is safer for pancreatic cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical approaches for removing pancreatic and nearby tumors. Researchers want to know if a minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery is as safe and effective as the traditional open surgery. The trial will enroll 90 adult patients with resectable tumors an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Doctors test new fix for delicate eye layer after cataract surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a relatively new surgical technique to fix a specific complication that can happen after cataract surgery, where a thin, clear layer inside the eye (the Descemet's membrane) detaches. It will involve 50 patients aged 50-70 who develop this problem within a w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 12:55 UTC
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Direct shot to the eye: new hope for fighting stubborn infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if injecting an antibiotic directly into the infected part of the eye helps heal stubborn bacterial infections faster than standard antibiotic eye drops alone. It will involve 60 adults whose eye infections have not improved after several days of regular tre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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New scan aims to predict dangerous leaks after complex pancreas surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a special ultrasound scan done before pancreas surgery can predict how soft the pancreas tissue is during the operation. A soft pancreas is a known risk factor for a dangerous leak called a pancreatic fistula after surgery. The study will enroll 100 patie…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Decade-Long hunt for clues to prevent dangerous calcium drop after thyroid operations
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at 10 years of patient records to find out why some people develop low calcium levels after thyroid surgery, a common complication. By analyzing data from 600 patients, researchers aim to identify which factors—like patient health, surgical details, or lab r…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Researchers hunt for clues to prevent dangerous colon surgery leaks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to identify what factors increase the risk of a serious complication called an anastomotic leak after colon or rectal surgery. Researchers will follow 430 patients undergoing this type of surgery to collect data before, during, and after their operation. The goal …
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC