Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research, Chandigarh
Clinical trials sponsored by Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research, Chandigarh, explained in plain language.
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New blood test may reduce transfusions and complications in liver failure bleeding
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a special blood test (ROTEM) can better guide blood transfusions in people with acute-on-chronic liver failure who are bleeding. 262 participants were randomly assigned to receive transfusions based on either the ROTEM test or standard blood tests. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Shorter antibiotic course may be just as effective for tough lung infections
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a 7-day course of antibiotics works as well as the standard 14-day course for ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. 41 adults on ventilators took part. The goal was to see if shorter treatment could reduce side…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:04 UTC
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IV catheter showdown: which type lasts longer in the ICU?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 100 patients in a respiratory intensive care unit to see if closed-type IV catheters stay in place longer than open-type ones. The goal was to find which type reduces complications like vein inflammation and the need for reinsertion. Results will help doctors…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Yoga may protect DNA in stressed VIP security guards
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether yoga can reduce certain DNA changes (chromosomal translocations) in police security guards who have high-stress jobs protecting VIPs. 203 guards were split into two groups: one did yoga for 3 months, and the other continued their normal routine. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Study seeks best fluid strategy for liver patients with sepsis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 350 adults with liver cirrhosis and sepsis-induced low blood pressure to find the best way to estimate how much fluid they need. Researchers compared different methods to guide fluid therapy, aiming to improve blood pressure and reduce complications. The goal…
Sponsor: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC