Cairo University
Clinical trials sponsored by Cairo University, explained in plain language.
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Dental showdown: which filling saves your tooth best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares three materials used to treat deep cavities in permanent teeth: Egyptian MTA, Biodentine, and Calcium Hydroxide. About 35 adults with deep decay will receive one of these materials to protect the tooth nerve. The goal is to see which material keeps the tooth h…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Brain zaps may cut pneumonia risk in stroke survivors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a gentle brain stimulation technique (rTMS) to standard swallowing therapy can lower the chance of pneumonia in people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. About 70 adults with moderate to severe swallowing issues will take part. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Virtual reality takes on shoulder pain: a new hope for impingement sufferers?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether virtual reality-based exercises or a hands-on technique called Mulligan mobilization works better for improving shoulder posture and function in people with subacromial impingement syndrome. About 74 adults aged 30-50 with shoulder pain will participate. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Oxygen boost for dental implants: tiny trial tests faster gum healing
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether applying oxygen directly to the gums around dental implants can improve healing and shape. Six adults who need a custom healing collar will receive topical oxygen therapy. Researchers will measure gum changes and pain levels to see if this simple treatmen…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Can a pill treat both psoriasis and depression? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding an antidepressant (escitalopram) to standard psoriasis medication (methotrexate) works better than methotrexate alone for people who have both psoriasis and depression or anxiety. About 40 adults with moderate-to-severe psoriasis and mood issues…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Which tooth-saving method is best for kids with deep cavities?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two dental treatments—pulpotomy and pulpectomy—for deep cavities in baby teeth that cause pain. About 40 children aged 4 to 6 will receive one of the treatments and be followed to see which one leads to better healing and fewer problems. The goal is to find th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Laser or ultrasound: which zaps heel pain best?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two non-invasive treatments—high-intensity laser and high-power pain threshold ultrasound—for easing heel pain and improving movement in people with plantar fasciitis. Researchers will enroll 60 adults aged 30 to 60 who have had heel pain for at least a month.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Exercise and diet may ease PCOS and asthma symptoms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding physical exercise to a restricted diet can improve lung function and weight in women who have both polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and asthma. About 40 obese women with these conditions will take part. The goal is to see if this combination hel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Dry eyes and PCOS: could a healthier lifestyle be the answer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether lifestyle changes can improve dry eyes in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers will measure eye dryness using tests and questionnaires. The goal is to see if simple lifestyle adjustments can ease both conditions.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Which rectocele surgery works best? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical methods (through the anus or the vagina) to treat a rectocele, a condition where the rectum bulges into the vagina, causing constipation. About 62 women with this problem will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries. The goal is to see wh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Back pain relief: which exercise works better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether lumbar stabilization exercises or back endurance exercises are better at improving spine movement and stability in female university students with chronic low back pain. About 60 participants will be assigned to one of the two exercise groups. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Laser acupuncture shows promise for back pain fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether high-power laser acupuncture can reduce fatigue and improve body awareness in people with chronic low back pain. Sixty adults aged 20 to 40 with non-specific low back pain lasting over 3 months will receive either laser acupuncture or a sham treatment. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New pain block could cut opioid use after mastectomy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to manage pain after breast cancer surgery. Fifty women having a mastectomy will receive either a newer SPSIP block or a standard ESPB block. The goal is to see which one reduces the need for morphine and improves recov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 11:59 UTC
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Dental scanning showdown: which method is faster and more reliable?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways of taking digital dental impressions for people getting full-arch implant-supported teeth: intraoral scanning and intraoral photogrammetry. Researchers will measure how long each method takes and track any problems like screw loosening or chipping ove…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Ultrasound of leg vein may predict blood pressure trouble in elderly surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether measuring the size of a vein in the leg with ultrasound before surgery can help predict if an older person's blood pressure will drop too low during spinal anesthesia. About 43 patients over 60 having lower-limb orthopedic surgery will be checked. The …
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Dental implant depth may save bone, new study says
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether placing a dental implant slightly deeper (2 mm below the bone) helps preserve bone around the implant compared to placing it at the bone level. It involves 30 adults with thin gums who need a single tooth replaced. Participants will get an implant and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New device may speed up breathing tube placement in surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a special airway device (Fekry airway) along with a video stylet helps doctors place a breathing tube faster and more easily in adults having surgery. About 130 participants with normal airways will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 11:59 UTC