Benha University
Clinical trials sponsored by Benha University, explained in plain language.
-
Eye's own tissue patch may seal stubborn vision holes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new surgery for people with large or persistent macular holes that haven't healed with standard treatment. Surgeons will take a small piece of the eye's outer covering (Tenon's capsule) and use it as a patch to help close the hole. The goal is to see if this ap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:25 UTC
-
Pilates may protect bones in breast cancer survivors on hormone therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing Pilates exercises for 12 weeks can help prevent bone loss in breast cancer survivors who are taking hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitors). These women are at higher risk for osteoporosis because the treatment lowers estrogen. The study will meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:04 UTC
-
Could skipping sedation help COPD patients breathe on their own sooner?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at two ways to manage sedation in COPD patients who need a breathing machine (ventilator). One group gets no sedation at all, while the other has their sedation paused every day. The goal is to see which approach helps patients spend more days off the ventilator …
Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:33 UTC
-
Sleep hormone melatonin tested for C-Section pain relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if taking melatonin before a planned C-section can lower pain and the need for extra painkillers afterward. Sixty women aged 18-40 will receive different doses of melatonin 30 minutes before surgery and be monitored for 24 hours. The goal is to find the best dose…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:31 UTC
-
New study aims to ease back pain from spinal anesthesia
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving sedation before ultrasound-guided spinal anesthesia can lower the chance of back pain after surgery. Spinal anesthesia is common for lower body surgeries but can cause discomfort or ongoing back pain. Researchers will compare standard methods with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:31 UTC
-
New study aims to ease pain after gastric sleeve surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to control pain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a weight loss surgery. About 70 adults aged 18-65 with a BMI between 30-50 will be enrolled. The goal is to see which block provides better pain relief and reduces the ne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:22 UTC
-
Home rehab vs. clinic: which is better for elbow pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing physical therapy at home via video calls works as well as going to a clinic for people with golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis). Sixty adults with elbow pain for at least six weeks will be randomly assigned to either telerehabilitation or supervis…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:21 UTC
-
New therapies aim to ease female sexual dysfunction without drugs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two non-invasive treatments—shockwave therapy and pulsed magnetic field therapy—alongside pelvic floor exercises to improve sexual function in women with sexual dysfunction. About 90 premenopausal women aged 20-50 will be randomly assigned to one of three groups …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:05 UTC
-
Pilates may improve erectile function in diabetic men, new study says
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing Pilates exercises can improve erectile dysfunction in men with type 2 diabetes. About 60 men aged 40-60 will take part. The goal is to see if these exercises help blood flow and sexual function.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
-
New study tests drug to stop Post-Surgery brain fog in seniors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a drug called dexmedetomidine can help prevent confusion and memory loss in older adults after major leg surgery. Researchers will compare different doses of the drug to standard pain medicine in 75 patients. The goal is to find the best dose to protec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
-
New nerve block may help hip surgery patients get comfortable faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two types of nerve blocks to see which one makes it easier for patients to get into position for spinal anesthesia before hip surgery. It will involve 90 adults having hip fracture repair. The goal is to reduce pain and improve comfort during the procedure.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
-
New anesthesia cocktail could speed up C-Section recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares standard spinal anesthesia (bupivacaine) with a version that adds dexmedetomidine for women having planned C-sections. The goal is to see if the combination provides longer pain relief and faster recovery. 300 healthy pregnant women aged 20-35 will take part.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
-
Could a Blood-Based injection beat botox for bladder control?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (made from a patient's own blood) into the bladder wall can safely and effectively reduce symptoms of overactive bladder, compared to standard Botox injections. About 48 adults who have not improved with medication will be r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:47 UTC
-
Virtual reality goggles vs. sedative: which calms moms better during C-Section?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles or a sedative drug called dexmedetomidine is better at reducing anxiety and stress in women having a planned cesarean section. About 52 mothers will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal is to find a s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:54 UTC
-
Parasite clue: blood molecules may reveal hidden mental illness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 55 women with chronic toxoplasmosis (a common parasite infection) who also have schizophrenia, major depression, or bipolar disorder. Researchers want to see if certain tiny molecules called microRNAs in the blood can help tell these conditions apart. The goal…
Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:23 UTC
-
New index may outshine old tests in sepsis death prediction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a new measure called the Capillary Leak Index (CLI) can better predict the risk of death within 28 days for patients with severe abdominal infections after surgery. Researchers will compare CLI to standard blood tests in 100 ICU patients. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC