University Of Baghdad
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Baghdad, explained in plain language.
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Could a vitamin help kids fight off stomach bug?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving vitamin D to children hospitalized with rotavirus stomach flu could help them feel better faster. Researchers looked at 60 children in Iraq who had low vitamin D levels and confirmed rotavirus infection. They measured if vitamin D shortened the du…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Virtual reality vs. sound beats: new study tests ways to ease recovery after heart surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether Virtual Reality (VR) or a special sound therapy called Binaural Beat Stimulation could help patients sleep better and feel more comfortable after mechanical heart valve replacement surgery. Many patients have trouble sleeping due to the sound of their ne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New surgical twist aims to ease painful hemorrhoid recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if adding a small cut to a muscle during hemorrhoid surgery helps patients recover with less pain and bleeding. It involved 120 adults with severe hemorrhoids who were randomly assigned to get the standard surgery or the surgery with the extra step. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Can a phone app make hospital stays less scary for kids?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a smartphone app using artificial intelligence could help nurses learn better ways to care for children in the hospital with less fear and trauma. About 100 pediatric nurses were randomly assigned to either use the new training app or receive standard ed…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Research aims to spare patients unnecessary tubes after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 559 patients who had gallbladder removal surgery to understand when surgical drains are actually needed. Drains are tubes sometimes placed during surgery to prevent fluid buildup, but they're not always necessary. The research aimed to identify which patients…
Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC