University Of Health Sciences Lahore
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Health Sciences Lahore, explained in plain language.
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Steel wires vs. bone cement: a Low-Cost battle for better chest repair
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two materials used to rebuild the chest wall after surgery to remove tumors. Doctors in Pakistan will see if using twisted steel wires works as well as or better than traditional bone cement. They will look at patient pain, breathing ability, complications, an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:27 UTC
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Chest wash offers hope for patients too sick for surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to treat a rare but very serious fungal infection in the chest cavity. Doctors will wash the infected area with an antifungal medicine for three days through a chest tube. The goal is to see if this helps clear the infection and improves symptoms, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Race to find better heart failure treatment: which water pill works best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two different water pills (acetazolamide and metolazone) when added to standard heart failure treatment. Researchers want to see which helps patients with sudden worsening of heart failure get better faster, leave the hospital sooner, and have fewer side effec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:52 UTC
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Doctors test 'Slow Pull' method to avoid surgery for dangerous chest tube mishap
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, step-by-step method to safely remove chest tubes that have been accidentally placed into lung tissue, a rare but serious complication. The goal is to see if this gentle, multi-week technique can work without needing major surgery. Researchers will fol…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 04, 2026 15:29 UTC
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Video games meet real objects: new hope for Parkinson's hand function?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of hand therapy for people with early-stage Parkinson's disease. It combines video game exercises (exergaming) with the use of real physical objects like blocks and cups. Researchers want to see if this 'phygital' approach is better at improving h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New exercise approach targets student back pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a specialized exercise program is better than standard core exercises for reducing back pain in college students. Researchers will compare two groups of students with non-specific low back pain over four weeks. The goal is to see which approach bette…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Can pilates beat standard therapy for young adult back pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a Pilates exercise program works better than standard physical therapy to improve posture, core strength, and flexibility in young adults with non-specific low back pain. Researchers will enroll 50 participants aged 18-25 and randomly assign them to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Can a Hands-On massage technique fix 'Text Neck' for students?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a hands-on massage technique called myofascial release can help university students who have neck pain, poor posture, and stress from using phones and devices for many hours a day. For four weeks, one group will receive this therapy while another get…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Squat speed secrets: which pace builds better legs?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out which speed of doing bodyweight squats is better for building leg strength and endurance in young women who don't regularly exercise. Researchers will compare two groups: one that slows down by 15% during their squats and another that slows down by 30%…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can quick, intense workouts make better physical therapists?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is better than standard conservative exercise at improving strength, endurance, and flexibility in physical therapy students. Researchers will enroll 66 students and measure their fitness before and after the train…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC