Pakistan Institute Of Medical Sciences
Clinical trials sponsored by Pakistan Institute Of Medical Sciences, explained in plain language.
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Braces be gone? new Nano-Varnish takes on plaque
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a special fluoride varnish containing tiny particles (titania nanoparticles) from the moringa plant works better than regular fluoride varnish at reducing dental plaque. The trial involves 20 people aged 16-30 who are getting braces. Researchers will measure p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Counseling may keep women on Long-Term birth control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a structured, culturally sensitive counseling session can help women continue using long-acting birth control (like IUDs or implants) instead of having them removed early. About 900 women in Pakistan who ask for early removal will be randomly assigned to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could a simple blood test improve care for trauma patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether measuring the difference in carbon dioxide levels between two types of blood samples can help doctors treat adults with serious injuries better. About 60 people in the ICU will be split into two groups: one gets treatment guided by this extra measureme…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Toe nail surgery showdown: which method wins?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical methods for treating ingrown toenails: the Winograd procedure and the sleeve (gutter) method. Researchers will track 312 patients for 30 days to see which technique leads to fewer recurrences and better healing. The goal is to find the most effect…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:17 UTC
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New combo may keep you Pain-Free longer after surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two different drug mixtures given as a nerve block to control pain after lower abdominal surgery. The goal is to see which combination provides longer pain relief. Sixty adults having lower abdominal surgery will take part.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 24, 2026 16:07 UTC
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AI chatbot teaches brace care better than pamphlets?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using an AI chatbot (called Brace AI) to give after-care instructions to people with braces works better than the usual verbal instructions and paper pamphlets. About 60 patients aged 18-30 will be split into two groups to compare how well they clean thei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC