Zagazig University

This study tests whether adding a substance called lignin (derived from wood) to the usual triple therapy for H. pylori infection improves how often the bacteria are cleared. About 70 adults with a first-time H. pylori diagnosis will take either lignin or a placebo daily for two …

This study tests a new surgical technique using ultrasound to guide removal of a single milk duct in women with chronic nipple discharge that hasn't improved with other treatments. Fifteen women will have the procedure and be followed for up to three months to see if the discharg…

This study looks at two ways to treat a grade III spleen injury in patients who are stable. One method is keyhole surgery to remove the spleen, and the other is a procedure to block the spleen's main artery. Researchers want to see which approach leads to fewer complications and …

This study tests whether placing a collagen sponge soaked with the antibiotic gentamicin inside the chest during heart surgery can prevent wound infections. It involves 142 high-risk patients, such as those over 60 or with diabetes. The sponge is added to standard infection preve…

This study tests two methods to reduce pain and bleeding during pituitary surgery done through the nose. One method uses a nerve block near the cheekbone, and the other uses a sedative medication. The goal is to see which approach works better for patient comfort and surgical con…

This study compares two minimally invasive procedures—laparoscopic presacral neurectomy and fluoroscopically guided nerve block—to reduce chronic pelvic pain in adults with pelvic cancer. Sixty-two participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments, and neither t…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks—genicular nerve block and adductor canal block—for pain relief after total knee replacement. It includes 42 adults over 65 undergoing elective knee surgery. The goal is to find which method provides better pain control and helps patie…

This study looks at whether a nerve block combined with numbing spray can help people recover faster and with less pain after surgery for obstructive sleep apnea. About 80 adults with moderate to severe sleep apnea who are having a specific throat surgery will take part. The goal…

This study looks at two types of surgery for people with advanced stomach cancer that is causing a blockage. The goal is to see which surgery—removing part of the stomach or creating a bypass around the blockage—better relieves symptoms like nausea and vomiting. About 63 patients…

This study compares two types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (retroclavicular infraclavicular vs. axillary) to see which provides better pain relief for obese patients having elbow or forearm surgery. The goal is to find the most effective method to reduce pain and the need fo…

This study tests two methods to control pain after lumbar discectomy (surgery for a slipped disc). One method is a nerve block guided by X-ray, the other is injecting pain medicine into the wound. The goal is to see which provides better pain relief and reduces the need for stron…

This study tests a newer, safer nerve block technique against a standard one for controlling pain in people with multiple broken ribs. The goal is to reduce pain, help patients breathe deeper, and shorten hospital stays. The trial involves 36 adults aged 21-60 with at least two r…

This study surveys about 4,600 medical students and interns across Middle Eastern countries to find out how many struggle with internet, gaming, or porn addiction. It also looks at whether these addictions are linked to higher stress, anxiety, and depression. The goal is to under…

This study surveys about 3,700 medical students and interns across the Middle East to find out how many have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It also looks at how GERD is linked to eating habits, stress, anxiety, and quality of life. Participants fill out online questionna…