Pakistan Institute Of Medical Sciences
Clinical trials sponsored by Pakistan Institute Of Medical Sciences, explained in plain language.
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Pill or injection? trial tests which piroxicam method best eases root canal pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial compares two ways of giving the anti-inflammatory drug piroxicam to control pain after root canal treatment: a standard oral pill versus an injection into the ligament around the tooth. Adults with a toothache caused by irreversible pulpitis will receive one of the two…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo may extend Post-Surgery pain relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests two different drug mixtures given as a nerve block to reduce pain after lower abdominal surgery. One mix uses bupivacaine with dexmedetomidine, the other uses bupivacaine with dexamethasone. The goal is to see which provides longer pain relief. About 60 adults ha…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Common painkillers may skew tooth nerve tests, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether taking common painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen before a dental pulp sensitivity test changes the results. 184 healthy adults received either a painkiller or a placebo, and their tooth nerve responses were measured. The goal is to help dentists a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Which scope causes less stress? video vs. conventional laryngoscope compared
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 208 adults having planned surgery under general anesthesia. It compared two devices used to place a breathing tube: a video laryngoscope and a conventional laryngoscope. The goal was to see which one causes a smaller rise in heart rate and blood pressure duri…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC