Ziauddin University
Clinical trials sponsored by Ziauddin University, explained in plain language.
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Could diabetes drug metformin help reverse mouth scarring?
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 1/2 trial tested whether metformin (a diabetes drug) and pirfenidone (an anti-scarring drug) can reduce fibrosis in people with oral submucous fibrosis, a condition that causes mouth stiffness and raises cancer risk. 45 participants received either metformin,…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ziauddin University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New massage technique may beat exercise for shoulder pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special hands-on technique called INIT could improve shoulder movement, strength, and blade position better than standard exercises in 82 young adults with scapular dyskinesia (a shoulder blade condition). Participants received either INIT or exercises…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ziauddin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC