National Cancer Institute, Egypt
Clinical trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute, Egypt, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Two-Level nerve block may offer better pain control after breast cancer surgery Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Could a simple additive make nerve blocks last longer after chest surgery? Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Nerve blocks may slash opioid use after heart surgery Results expected Jun 2027 (estimated)
- Zapping nerves to ease Post-Mastectomy pain: which target works best? Results expected Jul 2027 (estimated)
- New hope for chronic back pain: electric pulses vs. steroid shots Results expected Aug 2027 (estimated)
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Maintenance chemo shows promise in slowing mesothelioma
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether continuing chemotherapy with gemcitabine after initial treatment can help patients with diffuse pleural mesothelioma keep their cancer under control longer. 64 patients who responded to first-line chemo were randomly assigned to receive gemcitabine or no…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Which pain block works best for Kids' thigh surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial compares two ultrasound-guided pain-relief techniques for children aged 1 to 12 undergoing surgery on the front or side of the thigh. One group receives a fascia iliaca nerve block, while the other gets caudal analgesia, both given after general anesthesia. The goal is…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which pain block works best for cancer surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two types of nerve blocks to manage pain after cancer surgery on the upper belly. 70 adults received either an erector spinae plane block or an external oblique intercostal plane block with the same numbing medicine. Researchers measured how much extra morphine …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Which nerve block works best for breast surgery pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested four different nerve blocks (erector spinae, retrolaminar, serratus anterior, and pectoral nerve block) to see which one provides the longest pain relief after breast cancer surgery. 188 women aged 18 to 65 took part. The main goal was to measure how long it too…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Vitamin b may shield ovarian cancer patients from chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether taking daily vitamin B complex can help prevent or reduce nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in women with ovarian cancer. 146 adult women took part. Half took vitamin B pills every day for 6 months while get…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Ultrasound may help spot tough breathing tubes before surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at whether neck ultrasound can help doctors predict when placing a breathing tube (intubation) will be difficult. Researchers observed 246 adult patients who needed general anesthesia with intubation. They measured various neck structures with ultrasou…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC