Muhammad Aamir Latif

This study compared two oral antifungal medications—itraconazole and terbinafine—for treating scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) in 164 children aged 1 to 13 years. The goal was to see which drug more effectively clears the fungal infection, confirmed by lab tests. Both treatments ai…

This study looks at giving the steroid hydrocortisone early to children (ages 2 months to 12 years) with septic shock. The goal is to see if it lowers the chance of death within 28 days and shortens time on blood pressure medicines and in the ICU. About 122 children will take par…

This completed study compared two intravenous blood pressure medications, labetalol and hydralazine, in 132 pregnant women with severe preeclampsia. The goal was to see which drug more effectively lowered blood pressure to safe levels. Results could help doctors in the local sett…

This study compared the safety and effectiveness of the oral blood thinner rivaroxaban against standard anticoagulants in 75 children (ages 2 months to 18 years) with cerebrosinovenous thrombosis (CSVT), a rare type of brain vein clot. The goal was to see if rivaroxaban could nor…

This study compared two injected treatments for keloid scars: triamcinolone acetonide (a steroid) and verapamil hydrochloride (a blood pressure drug). Sixty adults with keloids received injections every three weeks for up to eight sessions. The goal was to see which treatment bet…

This study compared myo-inositol and metformin for helping women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) lose weight. Sixty women took either myo-inositol or metformin for three months. The main goal was to see which drug reduced body mass index (BMI) more effectively.

This study looked at 100 premature babies (26-36 weeks) with respiratory distress syndrome who didn't improve with standard nasal CPAP. Researchers compared a newer, non-invasive high-frequency ventilation method (nHFOV) with traditional mechanical ventilation. The goal was to se…

This completed study compared two intravenous seizure medications, brivaracetam and levetiracetam, in 152 children aged 1 month to 16 years with status epilepticus (a prolonged seizure emergency). The goal was to see which drug stopped seizures faster within 30 minutes. Researche…

This study compared two intravenous iron treatments—ferric carboxymaltose and iron sucrose—in 40 pregnant women with anemia. The goal was to see which one raised hemoglobin levels more. Both are already used in practice, but local data was lacking. The trial is now complete, and …

This study tested whether giving caffeine early to preterm babies (born before 32 weeks) can prevent acute kidney injury. 236 newborns received either caffeine or standard supportive care within 24 hours of birth. Researchers tracked kidney injury, hospital stay length, and survi…

This study compared two ways to remove kidney stones smaller than 20 mm: shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and ultra-mini surgery (PCNL). 138 adults aged 20-60 with a single stone in the kidney pelvis took part. The main goals were to see which method cleared stones better and which …

This study tested whether a stronger (5%) or weaker (3%) saltwater eye drop works better to reduce corneal swelling after cataract surgery. 70 adults who developed swelling after surgery received one of the two treatments. The main goal was to see which drop thinned the cornea mo…

This study tested whether giving mannitol (a sugar solution) through a vein before cataract surgery improves eye pressure and the depth of the front chamber of the eye. Sixty adults aged 30-80 who were having cataract surgery took part. Half received mannitol and half received a …

This study looked at 126 women who had an episiotomy (a cut made during childbirth) to see which type of stitch heals better: absorbable synthetic stitches or catgut stitches. The researchers measured pain, infection, and wound reopening after the repair. The goal was to find the…

This study compared two medications, esomeprazole and vonoprazan, for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Researchers enrolled 824 adults aged 18 to 65 with GERD and measured how many achieved sufficient symptom relief. The goal was to find which drug works better fo…

This completed study tested whether Vita 6 (a vitamin supplement) or zinc, each given alongside behavioral therapy, could reduce autism severity in children aged 3-12. Sixty-four newly diagnosed children who were not on any other treatment took part. The goal was to see if either…

This study compared two ways to start labor in full-term pregnancies: a Foley catheter (a thin tube) and misoprostol (a pill). 76 pregnant women took part. The goal was to see which method led to a shorter time from start to delivery. Results help doctors choose the best option f…

This study tested two common sedatives, dexmedetomidine and midazolam, to see which one better prevents confusion and agitation after sinus surgery. 146 adults having functional endoscopic sinus surgery took part. The goal was to find a way to help patients wake up more calmly.

This study compared two common pain medicines, pregabalin and gabapentin, given before surgery to 142 adults having leg or hip operations under spinal anesthesia. The goal was to see which one provided better pain control and longer relief after the procedure. Results showed whic…

This study compared a single IV dose of dexamethasone to three days of oral prednisolone for treating acute asthma attacks in children aged 2 to 12. A total of 224 children participated, and the severity of their asthma was measured using a standard score. The goal was to see if …

This study compared knee function after ACL reconstruction using a hamstring graft, with or without adding platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Sixty patients aged 18-40 with ACL injuries were enrolled. The goal was to see if PRP improves outcomes like knee stability and function.

This study compared a single dose of gabapentin (600 mg) versus diclofenac sodium (100 mg) given one hour before major abdominal surgery to see which provides better pain relief afterward. A total of 240 adults aged 18 to 60 took part. Pain was measured using a standard pain scal…

This study tested whether the drug phloroglucinol can shorten the active phase of labor in pregnant women. Researchers gave the drug intravenously to 134 women aged 18-35 with full-term pregnancies. The goal was to see if it reduced the time from labor diagnosis to full cervical …

This study compared giving zinc alone versus zinc plus a probiotic yeast (Saccharomyces boulardii) to 276 children under 5 with acute watery diarrhea. Researchers measured how long it took for diarrhea and vomiting to stop. The goal was to see if the combination treatment speeds …

This study looked at 184 adults who had emergency belly surgery to see if the way doctors stitch the wound back up affects healing. They compared two methods: interrupted sutures (each stitch tied separately) and continuous sutures (one long stitch). The goal was to see which met…

This study tested whether using a splint to hold still a newborn's arm or leg helps an IV line last longer. Researchers compared 192 babies in intensive care who either got a splint or did not. The goal was to see if splints reduce the need for repeat IV insertions.

This study compared two ways of teaching medical students to use microscopes: the traditional method with physical microscopes and a newer digital method using computers. 350 fourth-year medical students took part to see which approach helped them learn better. The goal was to fi…