Services Hospital, Lahore
Clinical trials sponsored by Services Hospital, Lahore, explained in plain language.
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Old vs new: which dressing heals diabetic foot wounds faster?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two types of wound dressings for people with diabetic foot ulcers. One was a traditional antiseptic dressing called EUSOL, and the other was a modern dressing with a growth factor (PDGF) that helps cells grow. The goal was to see which dressing helped shrink the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Services Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:54 UTC
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No-Clip gallbladder surgery may be faster and safer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new method for gallbladder removal that uses a special tool (harmonic scalpel) instead of traditional clips to seal blood vessels. The trial included 158 adults with gallstones who needed elective surgery. Researchers measured how long the surgery took, how mu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Services Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Blue dye spray may prevent voice loss in thyroid surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether spraying a blue dye called methylene blue during thyroid surgery helps surgeons see and protect the nerve that controls the voice and the glands that manage calcium levels. 136 adults with benign thyroid nodules took part. The goal was to reduce complica…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Services Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:19 UTC
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Anal fissure surgery showdown: which technique heals faster?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compares two types of surgery for a long-lasting tear in the skin around the anus (chronic anal fissure). 160 adults who did not get better with creams or diet changes will be randomly assigned to one of two surgical methods. The main goal is to see which method leads …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Services Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:41 UTC