Universiti Sains Malaysia
Clinical trials sponsored by Universiti Sains Malaysia, explained in plain language.
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Could daily honey help young eyes fight glaucoma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if taking a daily dose of stingless bee honey can help young people with glaucoma. Researchers want to see if the honey reduces eye inflammation, protects the nerve layer at the back of the eye, and eases dry eye symptoms. About 60 participants will be split…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Scientists test 'Gut Guardian' pills for adventurous travelers
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking a daily probiotic supplement can help prevent gut problems and support overall well-being in healthy adults traveling the historic Silk Road. Researchers will compare the probiotic against a placebo pill in 75 travelers to see if it helps main…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can a daily probiotic pill protect travelers from tummy troubles and jet lag?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking a daily probiotic supplement can help prevent common travel-related health problems. Healthy adults taking short trips abroad will take either the probiotic or a placebo pill to see if it stabilizes their gut health, reduces diarrhea and stoma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New cream tested in battle against unsightly scars
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if a cream containing chitosan is effective at preventing thick, raised scars after a wound has healed. Researchers will compare it against two other common treatments: silicone gel and olive oil. About 120 adults with recent surgical or injury scars w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Laser and vitamin d: a new hope for faster, less painful braces?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a combination of low-level laser therapy and vitamin D supplements can make orthodontic treatment with braces faster and less painful. It will involve 50 adults with crowded lower front teeth. Researchers will compare the results of braces alone, braces w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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ICU sedation showdown: which drug helps patients wake up better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two common pain and sedation medicines, fentanyl and morphine, for adults in the ICU who need help breathing from a ventilator. Researchers want to see which drug combination works better to keep patients comfortably sedated and if one leads to faster recovery…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Could a spoonful of honey soothe your itchy eyes?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking a daily dose of Kelulut honey can help reduce symptoms like itchy, red, watery eyes and dryness in adults with allergic conjunctivitis. Researchers will compare the honey to a placebo syrup over one month to see if it improves eye moisture and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC