University Of Health Sciences Lahore
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Health Sciences Lahore, explained in plain language.
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Rosemary vs. root canal: could a kitchen herb save your tooth?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares rosemary extract to a standard material (MTA) for treating severe tooth pulp inflammation. Researchers will treat 100 adults with a damaged tooth, placing either rosemary extract or MTA directly on the pulp. They will then measure pain and healing over time to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study tests cheaper h. pylori treatment to beat antibiotic resistance
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two 14-day treatments for H. pylori, a stomach bacteria that can cause ulcers and cancer. About 90 adults will receive either a levofloxacin-based sequential therapy or a bismuth-based quadruple therapy. The goal is to see which treatment works better and has …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Nurse coaching may tame gestational diabetes risks
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether personalized diet and physical activity guidance from a nurse can help pregnant women with gestational diabetes control their blood sugar and reduce complications for their babies. Sixty-six women will be randomly assigned to either receive this extra sup…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could kitchen vinegar heal diabetic wounds?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares vinegar-soaked dressings to standard saltwater dressings for treating infected diabetic foot ulcers. 84 adults with moderate-to-severe ulcers will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main goal is to see which dressing clears bacteria from th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Blood clot breakthrough: new treatment may ease pain after wisdom tooth surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a patient's own platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) — a concentrated blood clot — in the wound after wisdom tooth removal can reduce tooth sensitivity and improve gum health on the nearby tooth. About 56 adults with impacted wisdom teeth will be treated. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Garlic vs. standard root canal medicine: a tooth showdown!
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests if garlic gel can replace the usual medicine placed inside teeth during root canals. About 96 people with infected permanent teeth will get either garlic gel or calcium hydroxide. Researchers will check pain, swelling, and X-ray healing to see if garlic works as …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Could eggshells save your teeth? new trial tests natural pulp capping agent
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new material made from eggshells (calcium hydroxyapatite) to a standard one (calcium hydroxide) for protecting the nerve in deep cavities. Fifty-four adults with reversible pulpitis will receive one of the two materials after cavity cleaning. Researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:04 UTC
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Gentle touch for back pain: 6-Week therapy trial aims to loosen stiff tissues
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 6-week program of myofascial release—a manual therapy using sustained gentle pressure on the lower back—can reduce pain and improve movement in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain. 65 participants will receive either the real therapy or a sha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ice chips vs. mouth sores: simple trick may ease chemo side effect
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether sucking on ice chips during chemotherapy can prevent or reduce the severity of painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) in cancer patients. 102 adults receiving 5-fluorouracil or methotrexate will be randomly assigned to either get ice chips during infusion p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Simple exercises may soothe chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 15-minute hand and foot exercise routine can reduce nerve pain caused by Taxane chemotherapy in cancer patients. Fifty-eight adults with mild nerve symptoms will either do the exercises plus standard care or receive standard care alone. Researchers will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Foot reflexology may soothe chemo nausea in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether foot reflexology, a gentle foot massage technique, can help reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Fifty women receiving chemotherapy will be split into two groups: one gets standard care plus foot reflexology, the ot…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Simple breathing exercises may ease COPD hospital stays
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether special breathing exercises and chest therapy led by nurses can help people hospitalized with a sudden worsening of COPD. About 68 adults will either get these nurse-led treatments plus standard care, or standard care alone. The goal is to see if the extr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Which sedation method is best for kids on ventilators? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two ways to sedate children aged 5-10 who are on breathing machines for pneumonia. One method gives sedation continuously, the other pauses it daily. Researchers will measure comfort levels to see which approach works better. The goal is to improve care and re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New hernia surgery technique aims to cut pain and recovery time
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two laparoscopic methods for repairing inguinal hernias: a modified tumescent technique (MT-TAPP) and the conventional approach (CL-TAPP). The goal is to see which method leads to less pain, fewer complications like seromas, and faster recovery. Sixty adults w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Inhaler showdown: which device tames asthma best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of inhalers—pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDI) and dry powder inhalers (DPI)—to see which delivers asthma medication more effectively. Researchers will enroll 210 patients with uncontrolled asthma and measure changes in symptom control after 8 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Which talc method works best for a leaky lung?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two methods of giving talc to treat fluid buildup or collapsed lung. About 160 people aged 12 and older will get either talc mixed with liquid or talc sprayed as a powder. The goal is to see which method works better, causes fewer side effects, and leads to a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Jaw fracture patients may regain sensation with own blood product
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) — a concentrate made from a patient's own blood — to the mental nerve during jaw fracture surgery can improve recovery of sensation in the chin and lower lip. 40 people with a broken jaw and numbness will be randomly as…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC