Shifa International Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Shifa International Hospital, explained in plain language.
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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 16, 2026 12:49 UTC
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Knee surgery drain debate: new study tests blood loss impact
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 adults having knee replacement were randomly assigned to get a drain or not. Researchers measured hemoglobin before sur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:12 UTC