Nishtar Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by Nishtar Medical University, explained in plain language.
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Cheap drug could cut blood loss in face surgery
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether a single dose of tranexamic acid, given before surgery, can reduce blood loss in people undergoing maxillofacial trauma surgery. Sixty patients were randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo. The study measured blood loss, hemoglo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Which magnesium method stops eclampsia seizures best? IV vs IM showdown!
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 200 women with eclampsia (a serious condition causing seizures during pregnancy) to see if giving magnesium sulphate into a vein (IV) or into a muscle (IM) works better to stop seizures from coming back. Women were randomly assigned to one of two treatment gr…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Steroid shot may shorten labor after water breaks
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving a steroid (dexamethasone) before inducing labor can help women deliver faster after their water breaks. Sixty first-time mothers with full-term pregnancies and ruptured membranes received either the steroid or a placebo. Researchers measured the t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Vitamin e + painkiller: a new hope for period pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether taking vitamin E together with the painkiller mefenamic acid works better than the painkiller alone for period cramps. Sixty women aged 15-35 with painful periods took either the combination or just the painkiller. Researchers measured pain levels to …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Which technique prevents birth tears better? finnish vs viennese method tested
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 60 first-time mothers to compare two techniques (Finnish and Viennese) used to protect the perineum during the pushing stage of labor. The goal was to see which method reduces the chance of tearing. After delivery, a doctor who didn't know which technique was…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Medical training takes toll on Students' diet, sleep, and exercise
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study surveyed over 300 medical students at Nishtar Medical University to see how their training affects their diet, sleep, exercise, and stress. The goal was to understand the health challenges future doctors face and find ways to support them better.
Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC