Aga Khan University

This study tests whether an enhanced multivitamin (MMS Plus) taken during pregnancy and after birth can improve infant health and growth compared to standard supplements. About 3,000 pregnant women in Karachi, Pakistan, will be randomly assigned to receive either MMS Plus or stan…

This study tests whether a specially made goat milk formula helps babies who cannot breastfeed grow as well as breastfed babies. Researchers will compare growth, gut health, and blood markers in 15 infants fed either the formula, plain goat milk, or breast milk. The goal is to fi…

This study tests whether a probiotic called VE818 can reduce harmful bacteria in the gut of pregnant women and improve gut health. About 144 pregnant women in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Zambia, and Burkina Faso will take part. They will first receive an antibiotic (vancomycin) and the…

This study tests whether a small-quantity nutrient supplement works as well as a medium-quantity one to prevent undernutrition in babies aged 6 to 12 months. About 980 children from low-resource communities in Pakistan will receive either supplement daily for 6 months. Researcher…

This study tests whether simple, low-cost changes like adding shade, painting roofs, and improving airflow can reduce heat-related health problems and improve quality of life in rural Pakistan. About 7,128 people from villages in Matiari will take part. Some families will receive…

This study looks at whether using a combination of pain medicines (multimodal analgesia) together with an enhanced recovery program (ERAS) can shorten hospital stays for women having laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. About 98 participants will be randomly assigned to receive eith…

This study tests whether affordable home improvements like shade, reflective roof paint, and better airflow, combined with practical heat-safety advice, can reduce heat-related illnesses and improve quality of life. Over 7,000 people in low-income neighborhoods of Karachi, Pakist…

This study follows 6,000 pregnant women in rural Pakistan to understand how high environmental temperatures impact pregnancy and birth outcomes. Researchers will monitor heat exposure, collect blood and urine samples, and track the health of mothers and babies for up to a year af…

This study looks at whether a mobile health app can help mothers in Pakistan breastfeed exclusively and feed their young children better. About 300 pregnant women will use the app or get standard advice. The goal is to see if the app improves feeding practices and reduces malnutr…