American University Of Beirut Medical Center

This study tests whether taking vitamin C can prevent urinary tract infections caused by catheters in women having gynecologic surgery. About 180 women will receive either vitamin C or a placebo before and after surgery. The goal is to see if vitamin C reduces the number of infec…

This study tests whether a simple head-and-body movement called the Epley maneuver can quickly relieve dizziness caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in the emergency department. About 118 adults with BPPV will either receive the real maneuver or a fake (sham) ve…

This study looks at whether intermittent fasting (the 16/8 method, where you eat only during an 8-hour window each day) can help improve the mental health of women going through perimenopause. Researchers will split 140 women aged 45-55 into two groups: one that follows the fasti…

This study tests whether using two people to place a breathing tube with a special video camera (GlideScope) works as well as the usual one-person method. About 428 adults having planned surgery will take part. The goal is to see if a second helper makes the first attempt more su…

This study compares two methods of placing a breathing tube (fiberoptic vs direct laryngoscopy) during opioid-free anesthesia to see which keeps heart rate and blood pressure more stable. It involves 90 adults aged 18-55 having elective surgery. Researchers will also measure how …