Shahida Islam Medical Complex
Clinical trials sponsored by Shahida Islam Medical Complex, explained in plain language.
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Iron showdown: pills vs. IV drip for new Moms' energy
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two common treatments for anemia (low iron) that occurs after giving birth. Researchers tested whether iron pills or iron given through an IV drip worked better to raise women's iron levels over 6 weeks. The study involved 122 women in Pakistan who had low iro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shahida Islam Medical Complex • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New microscope surgery aims to make thyroid operations safer
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two ways of performing thyroid surgery to see which is better for patients. It looked at 74 adults having surgery for thyroid conditions. Researchers measured blood loss during surgery and checked for complications afterward, like voice changes or low calcium …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shahida Islam Medical Complex • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Nasal blockage surgery showdown: which technique works best?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two common surgical procedures for people with enlarged nasal turbinates causing chronic nasal blockage. 58 adults who hadn't responded to medications had either partial removal of the turbinate tissue or a heat-based shrinking procedure. Researchers tracked p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shahida Islam Medical Complex • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Newer nose surgery technique put to the test
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two surgical methods to fix a deviated nasal septum, a common cause of breathing problems. 210 patients were randomly assigned to receive either the traditional surgery or a newer, less invasive technique using a small camera (endoscope). The goal was to see w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shahida Islam Medical Complex • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New tonsil surgery technique aims to reduce pain and bleeding
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two different surgical methods for removing tonsils. Researchers wanted to see if a newer technique called 'coblation' causes less pain and bleeding after surgery than the traditional 'cold dissection' method. The trial involved 60 adults with chronic tonsilli…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shahida Islam Medical Complex • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 08:57 UTC