University Of Health Sciences Lahore
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Health Sciences Lahore, explained in plain language.
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No-Knife chest tube removal: pakistani technique could spare patients surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new step-by-step method called the Buzdar Technique to safely remove chest tubes that have accidentally pierced the lung. Instead of major surgery, the tube is left in place for two weeks to let the lung heal around it, then slowly pulled out over several weeks…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:17 UTC
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Chest wash with antifungal drug offers hope for deadly lung infection
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether washing the chest cavity with an antifungal drug (voriconazole) can help treat a rare but serious fungal infection in the lungs. It includes 50 patients who either need surgery or are too sick for surgery. The goal is to see if this simple, less invasi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:16 UTC
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Cheap steel wires may beat bone cement in chest rebuilding
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to rebuild the chest wall after removing a tumor: using twisted steel wires or bone cement. The goal is to see which method causes less pain, fewer complications, and is more cost-effective. About 50 adults needing this surgery will take part, and res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Which drug works best for fluid overload in heart failure?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding acetazolamide or metolazone to standard treatment helps people with acute decompensated heart failure get rid of excess fluid faster. About 320 adults with severe fluid buildup will receive one of these drugs alongside usual care. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:34 UTC
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Text neck relief: simple massage technique shows promise for stressed students
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a gentle hands-on therapy called myofascial release can reduce neck pain, stress, and poor posture in university students who spend 3+ hours daily on smartphones or tablets. About 62 students with text neck syndrome will be randomly assigned to receive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Pilates vs. standard therapy: which eases back pain better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares Pilates exercises to conventional therapy for young adults aged 18-25 with non-specific low back pain. Over six weeks, participants will do either Pilates or standard exercises three times a week. Researchers will measure changes in posture, core strength, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Video games meet real objects: a new hope for Parkinson's hand control?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to help people with early-stage Parkinson's disease improve hand dexterity. It combines video game exercises with real physical objects, like blocks, to make therapy more engaging and practical. Thirty participants will be split into two groups: one usi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC
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Can HIIT boost PT Students' fitness more than standard care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether high intensity interval training (HIIT) is better than standard care for improving strength, endurance, and flexibility in physical therapy students. About 66 students aged 18-24 will take part. The goal is to see which approach helps future therapists…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:42 UTC
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Squat science: can slowing down less boost your leg power?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how much your squat speed drops during a workout (called velocity loss) and whether a smaller drop (15%) or a larger drop (30%) is better for building leg strength and endurance. About 52 non-athletic women aged 18-25 will do bodyweight squats three times a we…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:40 UTC