Benha University
Clinical trials sponsored by Benha University, explained in plain language.
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Which Post-C-Section birth control is safer for your uterus?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 750 first-time mothers who had a C-section and wanted birth control. It compared getting a copper IUD right after delivery versus taking progesterone-only pills to see which method leads to fewer uterine scar defects (called niches). The goal was to find the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC
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New stitch technique may reduce C-Section scar defects
Disease control CompletedThis study tested if a specific stitching method during a first C-section could reduce the formation of a 'niche' (a small defect) in the uterine scar. 380 women having their first C-section were randomly assigned to receive either the new stitching method or the standard one. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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New glasses may slow worsening nearsightedness in kids
Disease control CompletedThis study tested special glasses called C.A.R.E. lenses in 100 children aged 6-12 with nearsightedness. The goal was to see if these lenses could slow down the eye's growth and reduce how fast their vision gets worse over one year. Children wore the glasses full-time, and doctor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC
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Steroid showdown: which eye treatment wins for rare VKH disease?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 30 people with VKH disease, a rare condition that causes eye inflammation and can lead to vision loss. Researchers compared two steroid treatments: oral prednisolone (pills) and an injection behind the eye (posterior sub-Tenon triamcinolone acetonide). The go…
Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC
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Simple scar removal during repeat c-section may prevent future womb damage
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a simple change during repeat cesarean deliveries: removing the old scar from the uterus before closing the new incision. The goal was to see if this reduces the formation of a uterine niche, a small defect that can cause bleeding, pain, and fertility issues. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:04 UTC
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Nature's remedy? rutin shows promise for gut inflammation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether rutin, a natural substance found in plants, can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms in people with ulcerative colitis (UC). Sixty adults with UC took rutin to see if it could calm the immune response in the gut. The goal was to lower disease activit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New wart treatment showdown: heart meds vs standard care
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two injected treatments for skin warts caused by HPV. One treatment uses a combination of heart medications (furosemide and digoxin), and the other uses a standard solution (polidocanol). The goal was to see which works better at clearing warts and has fewer sid…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:00 UTC
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Ketamine shows promise for Post-Surgery depression in brain pressure patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a single dose of ketamine can reduce depressive symptoms in adults undergoing surgery for a brain pressure condition. 110 participants with moderate to severe depression were randomly assigned to receive ketamine or a placebo during their hospital sta…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC
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New cataract lens helps patients see clearly without glasses
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special lens implanted during cataract surgery to see how well it restores vision at different distances. Thirty adults with age-related cataracts received the lens in both eyes. The goal was to measure vision sharpness, need for glasses, and any visual side e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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Fat injection may speed up recovery from spinal anesthesia
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving a fat solution (intralipid) through a vein can reverse the effects of spinal anesthesia in people having day surgery. Two hundred adults scheduled for short procedures under spinal anesthesia took part. Researchers measured how quickly motor funct…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC
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Probiotics may tame acne inflammation, small study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether taking probiotics can reduce a protein in the blood (LRG1) that is linked to acne inflammation. Fifty adults with mild to moderate acne took probiotics, and researchers measured changes in their acne severity and satisfaction. The goal was to see if i…
Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC
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New triple treatment offers hope for chronic back pain after surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a triple therapy for people with ongoing leg and back pain after disc surgery. The treatment combined spinal fixation, nerve heat treatment, and steroid injections. 63 adults took part to see if this approach reduces pain and disability better than spinal fixati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Shockwave therapy eases stubborn neck pain in young adults
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether adding extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) to standard physiotherapy helps people with long-term mechanical neck pain. 52 adults aged 18-29 with neck pain lasting over 3 months took part. Researchers measured pain, neck movement, and disability to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 13:10 UTC
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Simple blood tests may predict ulcerative colitis flare-ups
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether simple, low-cost blood tests can help track how active ulcerative colitis is. Researchers measured different ratios of blood cells and proteins in 80 patients and compared them to standard colonoscopy and stool tests. The goal was to see if these bloo…
Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Simple blood test may spot newborn lung risk early
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 120 full-term babies born with meconium-stained amniotic fluid to see if a blood test for interleukin-6 (IL-6) could predict which ones would develop meconium aspiration syndrome, a serious lung condition. Researchers measured IL-6 levels using a standard lab…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:03 UTC