Tanta University
Clinical trials sponsored by Tanta University, explained in plain language.
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Fat injections and lasers join forces to fight stubborn scars
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two treatments—nanofat injections and fractional CO2 laser—used alone or together for post-traumatic atrophic scars (depressed scars from injury). Sixty participants receive one of the three approaches. The goal is to see if combining both treatments improves …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could 3D-Printed fillings outlast traditional tooth repairs?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether 3D-printed composite resin fillings work as well as semi-direct composite resin fillings for cavities or damaged back teeth. About 60 adults aged 25 to 40 who need two similar fillings will get one of each type. Researchers will check for cracks, wear, an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 3D-Printed bone plug helps save smiles after tooth loss
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a custom-made bone graft to repair a hole between the mouth and sinus that can happen after removing an upper molar. 13 adults with badly damaged teeth will get the graft, then 6 months later a dental implant. The goal is to see if the graft heals well enough to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Custom 3D-printed bone blocks may improve dental implant success
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests two methods of sinus lift surgery to rebuild bone in the upper jaw for people who need dental implants. 28 adults with thin jawbone will receive either a custom 3D-printed allogenic bone block or traditional bone granules. Researchers will measure how much bone h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New surgical technique aims to heal jaw bone damage from medications
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a surgical approach for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), a condition where jaw bone dies after certain drugs. Surgeons use a special ultrasonic device (piezosurgery) to remove dead bone, then close the area with a double-layer flap. Twenty pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could a common drug ease painful jaw clicking?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug sodium valproate to a standard jaw-washing procedure can lower inflammation in people with a painful jaw joint condition. Ten female participants with jaw clicking and pain will receive the drug intravenously during the procedure. Research…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New gel could speed healing for diabetics after tooth removal
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a gel made from chitosan and chlorhexidine on wound healing after lower molar extraction in diabetic patients. Forty adults with controlled diabetes will receive either the gel or standard care. The goal is to see if the gel reduces pain, swelling, and improves e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New filling material could save Kids' teeth from repeat dental work
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a special tooth-colored filling called alkasite composite (Cention Forte) for baby molars that have had pulp treatment. Twenty-five healthy children with deep cavities received this filling. Researchers are checking how well the fillings hold up over time using s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New drill method could make sinus lifts safer and faster
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new way to lift the sinus floor using a special drill (Densah bur) guided by a surgical template, while placing a dental implant at the same time. Ten patients with missing upper back teeth and a shallow sinus will receive this procedure. The goal is to see how…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Microneedling boosts gum thickness around implants in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether microneedling, with or without a growth factor injection, can thicken the gum tissue around dental implants. Twenty people with thin gums will receive either the growth factor alone or microneedling plus the growth factor. The goal is to see if this simpl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New surgical trick may seal sinus holes better
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a two-layer surgical technique to close oroantral fistulas—abnormal openings between the mouth and sinus cavity. Twelve patients will receive the procedure using tissue flaps from the cheek and palate. Researchers will monitor healing, pain, swelling, and whether…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Laser vs. LED: which whitens teeth better and hurts less?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests two ways to activate a bleaching gel on teeth: using a laser or an LED light. Researchers want to see which method whitens better, causes less tooth sensitivity, and leaves teeth smoother. 45 adults aged 20-35 who want whiter teeth will take part in this single-s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Root-Guided drill may improve dental implant success
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two methods for placing dental implants in upper molars that cannot be saved. Twenty adults will be randomly assigned to receive either a root-guided or a standard surgical guide technique. Researchers will measure pain, healing, infection, and bone density ov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to cut opioid use after spine surgery with targeted nerve blocks
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two types of nerve blocks (SPSIPB and ESPB) to see which provides better pain relief after upper back surgery. 70 adults having elective thoracic spine surgery will receive one of the two blocks before surgery. The goal is to reduce pain, opioid side effects, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Which pain block works best for kids after appendix removal?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at 70 children aged 7 to 12 having appendix surgery. It compares two ultrasound-guided pain blocks to see which one reduces the need for extra pain medicine and improves recovery. The goal is to find a safer, more effective way to manage pain after surgery.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Which nerve block eases Kids' pain after spleen surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests two types of nerve blocks to control pain in children aged 8 to 16 after laparoscopic spleen removal. Sixty children will receive either an external oblique intercostal block or a transversus abdominis plane block. Researchers will measure pain scores and heart r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Micro-Dose sedative calms Post-Surgery agitation
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether giving a very small dose of a sedative drug (dexmedetomidine) before surgery can prevent the confusion and agitation some patients experience when waking up from anesthesia. The trial involves 120 adults undergoing septoplasty (nose surgery). Half receive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New anesthesia method could prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure for elderly hip surgery patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new method of spinal anesthesia for elderly patients (65+) having hip fracture surgery. The goal is to see if using a mix of two types of anesthetic given in small doses can reduce dangerous drops in blood pressure compared to standard methods. The study involv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a simple drug calm catatonia in autistic teens? new study hopes so
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether benzodiazepines (midazolam and clonazepam) and, if needed, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can safely reduce catatonic symptoms in 30 adolescents aged 10–19 with profound autism. Participants first receive a midazolam challenge; those who respond th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Brain training without drugs: new hope for ADHD teens?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether neurofeedback—a non-invasive brain training technique—can reduce symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in teenagers. Researchers in Tanta, Egypt, are enrolling 40 participants aged 12 to 18. The approach uses real-time brain activity…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New denture bar material tested for better fit
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests two types of bars (PEEK and titanium) used to attach dentures to implants in the lower jaw. The goal is to see which material keeps the denture in place better and how the implants hold up over 6 months and 1 year. The study involves 12 adults aged 40-60 with no …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Safer tooth pulls for hypertensive patients? new study tests two anesthetics
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at which local anesthetic works better and is safer for people with high blood pressure who need a tooth pulled. Sixty adults with controlled hypertension will get either articaine with epinephrine or mepivacaine without epinephrine. Researchers will measure pain…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Breath test may predict sleep apnea severity without needles
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a simple breath test, called fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), can help measure the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Researchers will compare FeNO levels in 200 adults with different levels of sleep apnea to see if the test can predic…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study tests two dental devices to fix bite problems without surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares two dental devices that use small bone screws to move upper molars backward in people with a specific bite problem called Class II malocclusion. Twenty Egyptian participants will receive one of the two devices, and 3D X-rays will measure how well the teeth mov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Finger sensor and ultrasound may predict blood pressure danger in shoulder surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether two simple, non-invasive tests can predict when a patient's blood pressure will drop dangerously during shoulder surgery performed in the 'beach chair' position (sitting upright). The tests are a finger sensor that measures blood flow and an ultrasound…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Ultrasound showdown: which scan best predicts fluid danger in prostate surgery?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study will compare two ultrasound techniques—lung ultrasound and inferior vena cava collapsibility index—to see which one can predict fluid overload earlier in men undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Sixty male patients scheduled for TURP under spinal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:08 UTC