South Egypt Cancer Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by South Egypt Cancer Institute, explained in plain language.
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PRP shots may soothe chemo nerve pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) near nerves can reduce pain and nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. 62 cancer patients with confirmed nerve pain received the treatment. The goal was to see if this approach offers a safe and effective way to ease sy…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: South Egypt Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:08 UTC
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New pain combo cuts morphine use in breast cancer surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether adding dexmedetomidine to a standard nerve block (Pecs block) can reduce the need for morphine and improve pain relief after breast cancer surgery. Sixty women aged 18–60 participated. The main goal was to measure total morphine use in the first 48 ho…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: South Egypt Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can ultrasound replace CT for COVID-19 in cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 30 cancer patients with COVID-19 pneumonia to see if lung ultrasound could work as well as CT scans for diagnosis. Researchers compared the imaging results and checked if they matched the patients' symptoms and lab tests. The goal was to find a cheaper, easie…
Sponsor: South Egypt Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:49 UTC