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Clinical trials sponsored by Tanta University, explained in plain language.
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New hope for severe autism: testing medication and ECT for debilitating catatonia
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing two treatments to help control severe catatonia in teenagers with profound autism. Catatonia can cause extreme withdrawal, agitation, and loss of function. Researchers will first try a calming medication (benzodiazepine) and, if that doesn't work well enough…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New drill technique aims to simplify complex jawbone surgery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a specific, guided drill technique to lift the sinus floor in the upper jaw to allow for the placement of dental implants. It involves 10 patients who have lost back teeth and have limited bone height below their sinus. The goal is to see how well this guide…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Brain waves vs. pills: new hope for lasting ADHD control?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can help manage symptoms of ADHD in teenagers. It aims to see if learning to control one's own brainwave patterns can reduce ADHD symptoms, potentially offering an alternative to medications that can ha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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3D-Printed implant aims to fix shattered eye sockets
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a custom-made, 3D-printed implant designed to repair large fractures in the bone at the bottom of the eye socket (orbital floor). The goal is to see if this personalized implant can effectively restore the normal position and movement of the eye after a seve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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New tooth filling tested to save Kids' smiles
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing how well a new type of tooth-colored filling material works for children's baby molars. The fillings are placed after a procedure that saves the tooth's nerve. Researchers will follow 25 healthy children to see how these fillings hold up over time.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Double-Layer surgery promises better fix for Mouth-Sinus leak
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tested a new two-layer surgical technique to permanently close a hole (oroantral fistula) connecting the mouth to the sinus. Twelve patients with this condition had the procedure, where tissue from the cheek and roof of the mouth was used to create a secure patch. Doct…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Better denture fit? new implant material tested
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two materials—PEEK plastic and titanium—used in the bars that connect dental implants to lower jaw dentures. Researchers will measure how well the dentures stay in place over 6 months and 1 year in 12 patients who have lost all their lower teeth. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Tiny needles tested to build stronger gums for dental implants
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if a gentle technique called microneedling, sometimes combined with a patient's own growth factors, can improve the health and thickness of gums around dental implants. It will involve 20 young adults who have thin gums around their front upper teeth implant…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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New jaw surgery technique aims to heal painful bone infections
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a specific surgical method to treat jaw bone damage (osteonecrosis) that can occur as a side effect of some medications like those for osteoporosis or cancer. Doctors will use a precise vibrating tool (piezosurgery) to clean out the damaged bone and then clo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:21 UTC
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Doctors test simple scans to prevent deadly complication in common Men's surgery
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to find the best way to detect a dangerous fluid overload complication early during a common prostate surgery. Researchers will compare two non-invasive ultrasound methods—one looking at the lungs and one at a major vein—in 60 male patients. The goal is to spot th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Mother's first milk tested as a shield for Preemies' lungs
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing if using a mother's colostrum (first milk) for mouth care works better than standard antiseptic rinses to prevent pneumonia in premature babies who need breathing machines. Researchers will compare colostrum to chlorhexidine and sodium bicarbonate in 80 pree…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Bright smiles under the light: which whitening method works best?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares different light activation methods used during professional teeth whitening treatments. Researchers are measuring how well each method whitens teeth, whether it causes sensitivity, and how satisfied patients are with the results. The goal is to find which appr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Special gel tested to ease painful recovery after dental surgery for diabetics
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing if applying a special gel into the socket after a difficult tooth extraction helps the wound heal better and reduces pain and swelling for people with diabetes. Researchers will compare 40 diabetic patients who get the gel to 40 who receive standard care aft…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New nerve block mix could ease agony after major chest surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if adding a medication called calcitonin to a standard pain-blocking injection can better control pain for patients having chest surgery (thoracotomy). Researchers want to see if this combination reduces pain scores, lowers the need for strong opioid painkil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Safer numbing for dental work in heart patients?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to find which of two common numbing medicines works better and is safer for pulling upper teeth in people with controlled high blood pressure. It will compare how well they control pain and how much they affect heart rate and blood pressure during the procedure. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC