Nishtar Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by Nishtar Medical University, explained in plain language.
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Which shot stops seizures best? IV vs IM magnesium in eclampsia
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 200 women with eclampsia (a serious condition causing seizures during pregnancy) to see if giving magnesium sulphate through a vein (IV) or into a muscle (IM) works better at stopping repeat seizures. Women were randomly assigned to one of the two methods and…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Steroid shot may shorten labor for First-Time moms
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving a steroid (dexamethasone) before inducing labor can help women deliver faster. It included 60 first-time mothers with full-term pregnancies whose water broke before labor started. Half received the steroid, half received a placebo, and researchers…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Vitamin e boosts period pain relief in new study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether taking vitamin E along with the painkiller mefenamic acid works better for period cramps than the painkiller alone. 60 women aged 15-35 with painful periods were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Pain was measured before and after treatment using a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC
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Cheap drug could slash bleeding in facial surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving the drug tranexamic acid (TXA) before surgery reduces blood loss in patients having facial trauma operations. The trial involved 60 patients who had surgery within a week of their injury. Researchers compared blood loss and the need for transfusio…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 20, 2026 16:14 UTC
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Med school takes toll on Students' health, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study surveyed 306 medical students at Nishtar Medical University to understand how the demands of medical training affect their diet, sleep, exercise, and stress. Researchers found that the intense academic environment can lead to poor lifestyle habits. The goal is to ident…
Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Which technique prevents birth tears better? new study compares finnish and viennese methods
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 60 first-time mothers to see which technique—Finnish or Viennese—better protects the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) from tearing during childbirth. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the two methods during the second stage of labor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC