Shifa International Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Shifa International Hospital, explained in plain language.
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A simple drink before surgery might ease the Body's stress — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving liver donors a carbohydrate drink a few hours before surgery can lower lactate levels, a marker of metabolic stress. Half of the 70 participants will receive the drink, while the other half will follow standard fasting. Researchers will measure lac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug ease nerve pain? new study tests acarbose with smart glucose monitoring
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether the diabetes drug acarbose, adjusted using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), can reduce pain in adults with painful diabetic neuropathy. 170 participants with type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar swings were enrolled. The goal was to see if controllin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Knee surgery drain debate: new study compares blood loss with and without drain
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether placing a drain after knee replacement surgery affects how much hemoglobin drops and whether patients need a blood transfusion. 102 patients were randomly assigned to get a drain or not. The goal is to see if drains help or hurt in terms of blood loss…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC