Ain Shams University

This study is testing whether two nutritional supplements, rutin and vitamin C, can help people with metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD). Researchers want to see if taking these supplements together reduces liver inflammation and damage better than taking vitamin C alone. The 1…

This study compares three different surgical techniques for treating significantly enlarged prostates (over 80 grams) in men whose symptoms haven't improved with medication. Researchers will track 105 participants for one year to see which method—bipolar resection, diode laser ab…

This study aims to see if adding the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine (NAC) to standard antibiotic treatment helps newborns with sepsis get better faster. It will involve 50 newborns with a serious infection and measure if NAC reduces organ damage, shortens hospital stays, and lowers…

This study aims to compare how well two different disinfectant gels work at killing bacteria inside infected root canals and reducing pain after treatment. Researchers will test a standard calcium hydroxide gel against a newer gel made from chitosan nanoparticles (derived from sh…

This study aims to find out which of two dental procedures is better for treating deep cavities located near the bone in back teeth. It will compare a surgical procedure (functional crown lengthening) that reshapes the gum and bone to a non-surgical technique (deep margin elevati…

This study is testing if adding an antioxidant supplement called Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) to standard hospital care helps people recover from a sudden, severe worsening of COPD symptoms. Researchers will compare two different doses of ALA against a placebo in 75 hospitalized patie…

This study aims to see if taking the antioxidants Vitamin C and Coenzyme Q10 can protect the kidneys of cancer patients receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. Cisplatin is very effective but can cause serious kidney damage in about 30% of patients. Researchers will give these suppleme…

This study is testing whether giving a drug called tranexamic acid (TXA) during weight-loss surgery can safely reduce blood loss for high-risk obese patients. It will involve 128 patients with a high body mass index (BMI) and other health conditions like diabetes. The main goal i…

This study is testing if a special breathing machine setting, called APRV, can help severely obese patients breathe better after heart surgery. Researchers will compare APRV to standard machine settings to see if it improves oxygen levels, reduces lung complications, and helps pa…

This study aims to see if a computer program using artificial intelligence (AI) can help identify early warning signs of mouth cancer as well as or better than a specialist. Researchers will enroll 120 people with certain mouth sores and compare how accurately the AI analyzes pho…

This study is testing if glutamine, a common amino acid supplement, can prevent nerve damage (neuropathy) caused by the chemotherapy drug vincristine in children and teens with cancer. Researchers will give glutamine to some participants and compare their rates of nerve damage an…

This study is testing if giving a single dose of the medication gabapentin before bariatric (weight-loss) surgery helps control pain better in the first day after the operation. Researchers will compare pain levels and the need for other painkillers between patients who receive g…

This study aims to see if melatonin, a natural sleep hormone, works as well as or better than the common drug midazolam at reducing anxiety in children before tonsil removal surgery. It will involve 195 healthy children and will also measure how well each drug prevents post-surge…

This study is testing if lactoferrin, a natural protein found in breast milk, can help manage pain after a cesarean section (C-section). Researchers want to see if adding lactoferrin to standard pain medication can reduce pain levels and the need for opioid painkillers, which can…

This study aims to find out which of two existing medications, Silodosin or Tamsulosin, works better and is safer for easing urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. It will involve 140 men over 50 who have moderate to severe symptoms. Each participant will try both medic…

This study aims to find the best sedation combination for adults having an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy—a procedure where a camera examines the stomach and esophagus. Researchers will compare three different drug mixes paired with propofol to see which leads to smoother sedat…

This study aims to find the best way to manage pain after a specific chest surgery (thymectomy) in patients with myasthenia gravis. Researchers will compare adding one of two different drugs to a standard numbing injection given near the spine. The main goal is to see which combi…

This study is testing whether a special training program can help parents of young children with Down syndrome. The program teaches parents skills to build resilience, manage stress, and cope with challenges. Researchers want to see if this training helps parents feel more accept…

This study aims to see if adding one of two antioxidant supplements, N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) or Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA), to standard pain medication can better manage pain after keyhole appendix removal surgery. Researchers will compare how well each supplement reduces pain intens…

This study compares two ways to manage pain after tonsil and adenoid removal in children with mild to moderate sleep apnea. It tests if a combination of non-opioid medications works as well as the opioid fentanyl. The goal is to provide effective pain relief while reducing risks …

This study is testing whether using anesthesia without opioids during heart bypass surgery helps older patients recover faster. It will compare two groups of 60 patients aged 65 and over: one receiving standard opioid-based anesthesia and one receiving a combination of other pain…

This study aims to see if measuring the difference in carbon dioxide (CO2) between artery and vein blood, along with lactate and oxygen levels, can predict who will have serious complications after heart bypass surgery. Researchers will follow 130 adults undergoing elective coron…

This study aims to understand how cerebral small vessel disease affects walking and balance in older adults. Researchers will compare brain activity in 40 participants (20 with the condition and 20 healthy controls) using MRI scans and EEG recordings while they watch walking vide…

This study aims to find blood markers that can predict which older adults with heart failure might develop delirium (sudden confusion) during hospital stays. Researchers will test 100 participants to see if certain inflammation and metabolism markers in the blood can identify hig…

This study aims to understand how frailty affects quality of life in older women with breast cancer. Researchers will follow 100 women aged 60+ in Egypt to see how their physical strength and well-being change over six months. The findings could help doctors create more personali…

This study aims to see if one type of anesthesia leads to less body inflammation and a smoother recovery after hernia surgery. Researchers will compare two common anesthesia techniques in 40 adults having planned hernia repair. They will measure inflammation markers in the blood …