Sohag University
Clinical trials sponsored by Sohag University, explained in plain language.
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Exercise study reveals best workouts for kids with type 1 diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how aerobic and resistance exercise impact blood sugar levels after meals in children and teens (ages 10-18) with type 1 diabetes. The goal was to find which type of exercise helps control blood sugar spikes after eating. The study included 49 participants wh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:03 UTC
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Diabetes drug shows promise against fatty liver
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether a class of diabetes drugs called SGLT2 inhibitors can improve fatty liver disease in people with type 2 diabetes. 150 adults with both conditions took part. Researchers measured liver stiffness, fat levels, and blood sugar control to see if the drugs …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:03 UTC
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New study tackles rare pregnancy complication after C-Section
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how to manage a rare type of pregnancy that implants in the scar from a previous C-section. Researchers followed 37 women in their first trimester to see how well surgical removal worked. The main focus was on irregular bleeding and blood collections (hematom…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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New eye muscle surgery shows promise for correcting outward strabismus
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new surgical method called lateral rectus muscle strangulation to treat exotropia, a condition where one or both eyes turn outward. Twelve people aged 4 and older with intermittent exotropia or exophoria underwent the procedure. The goal was to correct eye ali…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:15 UTC
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Low-Carb diet shows promise for kids with type 1 diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether a carbohydrate-restricted diet could improve blood sugar control in 25 children and teens (ages 10-18) with type 1 diabetes. Participants followed a low-carb eating plan while continuing their usual insulin therapy. The goal was to see if this diet co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC
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New scan could sharpen stomach cancer detection
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at how a type of PET/CT scan (using 18F-FDG) can help doctors more accurately diagnose, stage, and track stomach cancer. Researchers studied 50 patients with confirmed stomach cancer to see if the scan could find tumors and check how well treatment is working. T…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:07 UTC
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Nose spray sedation helps kids before surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a nose spray medicine (midazolam) to help calm children aged 2-6 before tonsil or adenoid surgery. 100 children received the spray to see how well it worked as a sedative. The goal was to make the pre-surgery experience easier for young patients.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:06 UTC
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Which spinal numbing drug works faster for C-Sections?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two spinal anesthesia drugs, prilocaine and bupivacaine, in 142 women having planned C-sections. Researchers measured how quickly each drug numbed the body and how long the effect lasted. The goal was to find which option works better and has fewer side effect…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:10 UTC
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Pill may help shock patients kick the IV drug habit
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving a pill called midodrine can help critically ill patients with shock stop receiving intravenous norepinephrine (a blood pressure medicine) sooner. The trial included 112 stable patients who had been on a low dose of norepinephrine for over a day. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:49 UTC
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Heart surgery brain shield? drug may reduce Post-Op fog
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed study tested whether the sedative dexmedetomidine can protect brain function after open-heart surgery. Researchers measured thinking ability and a blood marker of nerve injury in 32 adults. The goal was to see if the drug reduces confusion or memory problems after …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:41 UTC
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New prostate surgery technique may protect ejaculation
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special type of prostate surgery (TURP) designed to keep the ability to ejaculate. 90 men with an enlarged prostate and active sex lives took part. The goal was to see if the surgery could improve urination and maintain sexual function.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:52 UTC
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Blood test ratio may predict heart attack recovery, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 80 people who had a heart attack but no major blockages in their heart arteries (called MINOCA). Researchers wanted to see if a simple blood test ratio (white blood cell count divided by mean platelet volume) could predict short-term health problems after the…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:07 UTC
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Hidden eye damage: diabetes changes retinal vessels even without visible disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 200 people with type 2 diabetes who had no signs of diabetic eye disease during a regular eye exam. Researchers used a special imaging technique called OCTA to measure tiny blood vessels in the back of the eye. The goal was to see if the length of time someon…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:06 UTC
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Scientists dig deeper into psoriasis: what skin samples reveal
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at skin samples from 40 people with psoriasis to understand how certain immune cells (CD4+ T cells) and a protein called S100A7 behave in the disease. Researchers used special staining techniques to measure these substances in the skin. The goal was to learn mor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:02 UTC
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Egyptian study pits two colon cancer surgeries Head-to-Head
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared two types of laparoscopic surgery for people with stage I or II colon cancer: standard colectomy and a more extensive procedure called complete mesocolic excision. Researchers looked at how many lymph nodes were removed, surgical complications, and recovery de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Liver cirrhosis patients face hidden kidney danger, study reveals
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 180 adults with liver cirrhosis to find out how often they develop acute kidney injury (sudden kidney damage) and what factors increase that risk. Researchers tracked new cases using standard blood tests. The goal was to better understand and identify these c…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Hidden prediabetes risk found in dialysis patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how common prediabetes is in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. Researchers screened 262 adults who had not been previously diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes. The goal was to find out how many of these patients have prediabetes, wh…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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What contraception methods do women in El_Balyana use?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand which contraception methods married women of childbearing age use at an urban medical center in El_Balyana, Egypt. Researchers collected information from 385 women to see trends in family planning. The goal was to help improve family planning servic…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Scientists uncover genetic clues behind arthritis joint damage
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at a protein called MMP-9, which is known to break down joint tissue in rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers measured MMP-9 gene variations in 60 people with active rheumatoid arthritis and compared them to 30 healthy volunteers. The goal was to better understand h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC
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Blood fat level may reveal hidden heart artery severity
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study checked if a blood fat called lipoprotein(a) can predict how blocked the heart arteries are in people with a stiff heart valve (aortic valve sclerosis). Researchers studied 100 adults with chest pain or shortness of breath. They found that higher lipoprotein(a) levels …
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC
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Dialysis danger: study reveals key to preventing blood pressure crashes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 50 adults on regular dialysis to see how the speed of fluid removal (ultrafiltration rate) relates to sudden drops in blood pressure during treatment. The goal was to find the safest fluid removal speed to prevent these drops. Researchers also checked for oth…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:50 UTC
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Knee surgery may also help ankle pain, small study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 20 patients under 55 with knee arthritis who had a surgery called high tibial osteotomy (HTO) to realign their knee. The goal was to see if fixing the knee also changed ankle pain and ankle joint alignment. Researchers measured pain and bone angles before and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:37 UTC