Sargodha Medical College
Clinical trials sponsored by Sargodha Medical College, explained in plain language.
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New drug combo aims to stop spinal headaches before they start
Prevention CompletedThis study tested two drug combinations to prevent post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) in 50 surgical patients who had experienced PDPH before. One group received aminophylline plus acetaminophen, and the other received aminophylline plus dexamethasone. The goal was to see which …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sargodha Medical College • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Shivering showdown: which drug wins for surgery patients?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two medicines, nalbuphine and ketamine, to see which works better at stopping shivering in women having gynecological surgery with spinal anesthesia. Shivering can cause problems like low oxygen and slow recovery. The trial included 90 women aged 18-40 and compa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sargodha Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Which nerve block is best for forearm surgery? new study compares two techniques
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two ways to numb the arm for forearm surgery: the retroclavicular block and the classical coracoid block. Forty male patients received one of the two blocks using the anesthetic ropivacaine. Researchers measured how fast the block worked, how well it showed th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sargodha Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Which anesthesia works best for forearm surgery? new study reveals surprising winner
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared two common anesthesia techniques for forearm trauma surgery: Bier's block and supraclavicular block. Researchers studied 66 adults aged 18-60 with forearm fractures. They found that while Bier's block worked faster, the supraclavicular block provided longer-la…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sargodha Medical College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC