Benha University
Clinical trials sponsored by Benha University, explained in plain language.
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Can a sleep hormone pill boost fertility? new trial investigates
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether taking melatonin pills for four weeks before egg retrieval can help women with diminished ovarian reserve (low egg supply). Researchers want to see if the antioxidant properties of melatonin can improve egg and embryo quality during a specific fertil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Friendly bacteria vs. hospital superbugs: can probiotics protect the critically ill?
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether taking probiotics (live 'good' bacteria) can help prevent serious infections in adults who are critically ill in the hospital. It will involve 100 patients and compare those receiving probiotics to those receiving a placebo (dummy pill). The main goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New stitch in time could prevent C-Section scar woes
Prevention OngoingThis study tested if a specific way of stitching the uterus closed during a first-time C-section could prevent a common scar defect called a 'niche.' 380 first-time mothers were randomly assigned to receive either the new interrupted stitch method or the standard continuous stitc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Feb 23, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Can a sleep hormone calm kids waking from surgery?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing if giving children melatonin before tonsillectomy surgery helps prevent them from becoming agitated and distressed when they wake up from anesthesia. Researchers will compare melatonin to a placebo (a dummy pill) in 120 children. The main goal is to see if m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Can a simple blood test forecast your surgery risks?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records to see if a simple score based on two common blood tests can predict who might have serious complications after heart bypass surgery. Researchers analyzed data from 117 patients who had the surgery to see if the score, which reflects nutri…
Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Can a simple Pre-Surgery score predict recovery risks for seniors?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looked back at medical records to see if two quick frailty assessments given before leg surgery could help predict which elderly patients are more likely to have serious complications or die within 90 days after their operation. Researchers analyzed data from 149 patie…
Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can a simpler check save lives on breathing machines?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find out if using simpler, less strict rules to identify problems in patients on breathing machines (ventilators) can better predict who is at risk of dying in the ICU or needing the machine for a long time. Researchers will observe 200 adult patients in an int…
Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC