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Clinical trials sponsored by Tanta University, explained in plain language.
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Can common drugs tame sepsis? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether fenofibrate (a cholesterol drug) or silymarin (a milk thistle extract) can help adults with sepsis, a life-threatening infection that causes organ failure. About 66 patients will receive one of the two drugs, and researchers will measure changes in blood …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:10 UTC
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New study tests Zinc-Enhanced therapy to knock out stomach bug
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two different triple-drug treatments for H. pylori, a stomach infection that can cause ulcers. About 88 adults with a positive stool test will receive either a standard proton pump inhibitor or a newer drug called vonoprazan, with or without zinc. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Could antioxidants ease a blood disorder? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two common antioxidants, N-acetyl cysteine and alpha-lipoic acid, can improve health in adults with beta thalassemia when added to standard care. The trial will measure changes in artery thickness and blood markers of inflammation and oxidative stress. It…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Could a Rose-Scented oil replace standard tooth treatments in kids?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an essential oil from the pelargonium plant can be used to treat the inner part of baby teeth (pulpotomy) in 30 children. The goal is to see if it prevents pain, swelling, and bone damage as well as current materials. If successful, it could offer a more …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which drug combo works best for psoriatic arthritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments for psoriatic arthritis: apremilast plus methotrexate versus adalimumab plus methotrexate. It will include 60 adults who did not get enough relief from methotrexate alone. The goal is to see which combination better controls joint and skin sympt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:46 UTC
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New study: arthritis drug baricitinib may lower heart risks
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, can improve blood clotting and cholesterol levels better than standard treatments. About 100 adults with active rheumatoid arthritis will take baricitinib or continue their usual therapy for 3 months. Resea…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC
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Could melatonin help heal new Moms' hearts?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding melatonin to standard heart failure treatment helps women with peripartum cardiomyopathy (a weak heart after childbirth) recover better. 25 women will receive either standard therapy alone or with melatonin for 3 months. Researchers will measure he…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:22 UTC
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Can a simple mist ease severe lung damage? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether breathing in a combination of three medications (furosemide, heparin, and hypertonic saline) can reduce lung injury in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are on a breathing machine. The trial will involve 344 participants in the IC…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:00 UTC
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Heart shield? common drug may protect breast cancer patients from chemo side effect
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether telmisartan, a drug used for high blood pressure, can prevent heart damage caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in breast cancer patients. Researchers will enroll 36 women who are newly diagnosed and have not had chemotherapy before. Participants w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:08 UTC
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Simple drug combo may shield cancer patients from debilitating nerve pain
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether memantine (an Alzheimer's drug) and rosuvastatin (a cholesterol drug) can prevent nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin in people with colorectal cancer. About 46 adults will receive these drugs alongside their chemo to see if they expe…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Heart-Saving pills for breast cancer patients? new trial tests diabetes drugs
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two types of diabetes medications (SGLT2 inhibitors and DPP-4 inhibitors) can prevent heart damage caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in women with breast cancer. About 150 Egyptian women will be randomly assigned to receive one of these drugs or…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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Gout drug could lift depression in stubborn cases
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding allopurinol, a medicine usually used for gout, can help people with major depression who haven't improved enough with standard antidepressants. About 70 adults with moderate to severe depression will receive either allopurinol or a placebo alongsid…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:15 UTC
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Could a Vitamin-Like supplement help kids beat pneumonia faster?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether giving coenzyme Q10, a natural supplement, along with standard antibiotics helps children hospitalized with pneumonia recover more quickly. Researchers will measure how fast symptoms like fever and breathing problems improve. The study plans to includ…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:09 UTC
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Which pain block works best for kids after spleen surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of nerve blocks (External Oblique Intercostal block and Transversus Abdominis Plane block) for pain control after laparoscopic spleen removal in children aged 8 to 16. The goal is to see which block provides better pain relief right after surgery. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Could black seed help kids breathe easier? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding Nigella sativa (black seed) to standard asthma medication can improve breathing and control symptoms in children aged 6 to 18 with moderate persistent asthma. Researchers will measure lung function and asthma control over time. The goal is to fi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Heart shield? melatonin and vitamin d tested in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether taking melatonin or vitamin D can help prevent heart damage in women being treated for breast cancer with the drug doxorubicin. The trial will include 90 women aged 18 to 65 who are scheduled to receive doxorubicin. Researchers will measure heart funct…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Which shot works best for carpal tunnel pain? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares three types of injections (steroid, ozone, and sugar water) to see which provides the best pain relief for people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. About 105 adults aged 18-65 who have not responded to other treatments will take part. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Nose job showdown: which graft keeps your tip up?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical techniques (unilateral vs. bilateral septal extension graft) for fixing a droopy nasal tip in adults having their first nose job. Researchers will measure patient satisfaction and how much the tip deviates after surgery. The goal is to see which m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:04 UTC
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New study aims to cut opioid use after Weight-Loss surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two different medicines (dexmedetomidine and low-dose ketamine) to see which one works better for pain control during and after weight-loss surgery. The goal is to reduce the need for strong opioid painkillers like morphine. 90 adults having bariatric surgery wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 19:37 UTC
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Neck scan may predict dangerous blood pressure drop in elderly during spinal anesthesia
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether measuring the size of a vein compared to an artery in the neck can help predict a sudden drop in blood pressure that sometimes happens when older adults receive spinal anesthesia for lower body surgeries. Researchers will measure this ratio using ultra…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Eye ultrasound may replace risky brain pressure tests
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a simple eye ultrasound can safely measure pressure inside the skull in people with brain tumors. Researchers will check 60 adults before and after tumor removal surgery. If successful, this could replace more invasive and risky monitoring methods.
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:43 UTC
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Eye pressure after laser surgery: new study to compare measurement methods
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure changes in eye pressure after three types of laser vision correction (PRK, LASIK, and femtosecond laser) in 50 people aged 19-35 with mild to moderate nearsightedness. Researchers will compare two measurement tools—Corvis CT and a standard applanation tono…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:59 UTC