Aswan University
Clinical trials sponsored by Aswan University, explained in plain language.
-
Study finds opening more leg arteries saves limbs better
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two approaches for treating severe leg artery blockages (critical limb ischemia). Researchers tested whether opening one blocked artery versus multiple blocked arteries with angioplasty led to better outcomes. They found that opening multiple arteries resulted…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aswan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:54 UTC
-
Surgical drainage tested to make gallbladder removal safer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether draining a swollen gallbladder during keyhole removal surgery leads to better outcomes. It involved 70 patients with painful, swollen gallbladders due to stones or infection. Researchers compared the standard approach (not draining) to a method where the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Aswan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
-
New 'Hook' hand grip could help anesthesiologists deliver oxygen more easily to obese patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared a new 'hook technique' for hand-ventilating patients to two traditional methods. It involved 375 obese patients undergoing surgery to see which technique could deliver oxygen more quickly and reliably. The goal was to find a better way to support breathing in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aswan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC