Services Institute Of Medical Sciences, Pakistan
Clinical trials sponsored by Services Institute Of Medical Sciences, Pakistan, explained in plain language.
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Child's own blood plasma tested to speed up painful heel wound healing
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a special dressing made from a child's own blood (called platelet-rich plasma or PRP) helps heel pad injuries from motorcycle wheel spokes heal better than a standard saline dressing. It involved 60 children in Pakistan, aged 5 to 12, with these specific…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Pakistan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Brain surgery showdown: one hole or two?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two surgical techniques for draining a chronic blood clot on the brain's surface. Doctors tested whether making one small hole or two small holes in the skull was better for draining the clot and preventing it from coming back. They followed 60 patients after …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Pakistan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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IV iron shots aim to stop anemia and boost baby weight
Prevention CompletedThis study tested if giving pregnant women intravenous (IV) iron could prevent them from developing anemia and help their babies grow properly. It involved 600 pregnant women in Pakistan who had low iron levels but were not yet anemic. Researchers compared giving a complete cours…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Pakistan • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Medical Students' hidden burden: pain linked to stress
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how common back, neck, and other muscle/joint pain is among medical students in Pakistan. Researchers wanted to see if students experiencing more stress also reported more pain. Nearly 800 students completed an online survey about their pain and str…
Sponsor: Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Pakistan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC