Centre Of Postgraduate Medical Education
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Of Postgraduate Medical Education, explained in plain language.
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Double stitch may keep babies safer: new study on weak cervix
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether placing two stitches (double-level cerclage) instead of one around the cervix during an emergency can help women with a weak cervix carry their pregnancy longer. It included 81 pregnant women between 16 and 25 weeks who had bulging membranes. The goal wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Which Barrett's treatment hurts less? new study compares two common procedures
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at two established procedures for treating Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer. Researchers compared how much pain and discomfort patients felt after radiofrequency ablation versus hybrid argon plasma coagulation. The goal was to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:56 UTC
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C-Section drug showdown: which is safer for baby?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 94 women having planned C-sections under spinal anesthesia. It compared two medicines used to prevent low blood pressure: one given as a steady drip (phenylephrine) and the other as rescue shots (ephedrine). The goal was to see which approach leads to better …
Sponsor: Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:58 UTC