Alexandria University

This study will test whether the drug finerenone can protect the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye) in people with chronic kidney disease. About 40 adults with stage 2 to 4 kidney disease will receive finerenone, and researchers will measure changes in reti…

This study compares three surgical techniques for treating a type of anal fistula (an infected tunnel between the anal canal and skin). About 90 adults having their first surgery will be randomly assigned to one of three procedures. The goal is to see which method leads to the hi…

This study tests a surgical technique using a muscle flap from the jaw to rebuild small-to-medium sized defects in the floor of the mouth, often caused by cancer removal. Twenty adults who need this reconstruction will be enrolled. The main goals are to see how well the flap work…

This study tests whether a special injection method (combining a standard numbing shot with a very short needle into the jawbone) works better than the usual approach for children with molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH), a condition that makes teeth sensitive and hard to numb…

This study looks at whether breathing in lavender oil, rosemary oil, or a mix of both can help children feel less anxious and experience less pain during a tooth extraction. About 80 healthy kids who need a lower baby tooth pulled will be randomly assigned to one of the scent gro…

This study tests two non-invasive laser treatments—high-intensity and low-level—to see which better reduces pain and improves daily life for people with trigeminal neuralgia, a condition causing sudden, severe facial pain. About 38 adults who haven't found relief from drugs or ca…

This study tests a new type of nerve block (SPSIPB) to see if it can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after heart surgery. About 120 adults having planned heart surgery through a chest incision will be randomly assigned to get either the nerve block or standard car…

This study looks at how things like social support, living conditions, and health knowledge affect the ability of people with diabetes to manage their own care. Researchers will survey 400 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes to understand these connections. The goal is to desig…

This study asks 150 nurses who work in surgical wards and operating rooms about their thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI). The goal is to understand how ready they are to use AI tools and what they think about AI's impact on patient care. The results will help guide future u…

This study looks at whether measuring carbon dioxide and oxygen levels in the blood can help predict problems after Whipple surgery, a complex operation on the pancreas and nearby organs. Researchers will track 120 adults having this surgery to see if certain blood gas ratios giv…