Dow University Of Health Sciences
Clinical trials sponsored by Dow University Of Health Sciences, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Can a simple electrical patch beat ultrasound for neck pain? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Denture texture trial aims to boost comfort for toothless adults Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Which exercise works best for stroke survivors with knee hyperextension? Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Ice vs. spray: which chills root canal pain best? Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Can short bursts of intense exercise beat moderate walking for back pain? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
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Deep dental cleaning may protect kidneys in diabetics, new study suggests
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at whether deep cleaning for gum disease can improve kidney health in people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. 46 adults with both conditions will either get gum treatment right away or after a delay. Researchers will measure kidney markers like creatinine and u…
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple change in braces procedure lead to better tooth alignment?
Disease control CompletedThis clinical trial investigates whether separating the aligning and leveling phases of orthodontic treatment can better control the tilt of lower front teeth in adults with crowded teeth. Participants aged 18 to 30 with specific dental conditions will receive fixed braces using …
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vitiligo showdown: new drug vs. old combo in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a newer cream (ruxolitinib) works better alone or when combined with two older creams (tacrolimus and corticosteroids) for vitiligo. 120 adults with limited vitiligo (less than 10% of body affected) were split into three groups and treated for 24 weeks. …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Can simple exercises ease knee pain without drugs?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looks at whether core stability exercises or ankle and foot strengthening exercises can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel better. About 100 adults aged 40 and older with moderate knee osteoarthritis will take part. The goal is to see which type of exercise redu…
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Braces pain relief: which gel heals mouth ulcers faster?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether hyaluronic acid gel or chlorhexidine gel works better for painful mouth ulcers that often appear after getting braces. Thirty people with braces who develop an ulcer will apply one of the gels three times daily for a week. Researchers will measure pain le…
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Toothache relief: could a pill before the dentist make root canals Pain-Free?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether taking tramadol or naproxen sodium one hour before a dental procedure helps local anesthesia work better and reduces pain afterward. 139 adults with severe tooth inflammation (irreversible pulpitis) in a lower molar were randomly given one of the two dru…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Toothbrush showdown: electric wins over manual in plaque fight?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared how well manual and electric toothbrushes remove dental plaque in 50 healthy adults aged 21-25. Participants brushed with one type, and researchers measured plaque and gum health before and after. The goal was to see which toothbrush works better for everyday …
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could probiotics ease tooth pain after root canal?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether probiotics, a double antibiotic paste, or calcium hydroxide paste can reduce pain after root canal treatment in adults with severe tooth inflammation (irreversible pulpitis). 75 participants received one of the three pastes placed inside the tooth and re…
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Which teaching method sticks? a trial puts two surgical training approaches to the test
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial compares two methods for teaching basic surgical skills to medical students: Peyton's Four-Step approach and Halsted's 'See One, Do One' method. Fifty students with no prior surgical experience will learn four skills—gloving, incision making, suturing, and knot tying—u…
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New braces technique may speed up tooth movement
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested two methods for moving canine teeth in people wearing braces. One method used force only from the front (labial), while the other added force from the roof of the mouth (palatal) at the same time. The goal was to see which approach moves teeth faster and with fe…
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Timing of tooth extraction may speed up braces treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 34 people getting braces who needed all four first premolars removed. It compared how fast and how much the gaps closed when teeth were pulled just before braces (fresh sites) versus waiting for the gums to heal first (healed sites). The goal is to help ortho…
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Karachi school study tests video therapy for teen social media addiction
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how common social media addiction is among school-going adolescents in Karachi, Pakistan, and tested whether watching awareness videos could help reduce it. Researchers surveyed 260 students aged 11-16 and showed some of them videos designed to target specifi…
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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WhatsApp videos boost oral health smarts in diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a one-month educational program delivered through WhatsApp videos could improve oral health knowledge and habits in adults with type 2 diabetes. 98 participants were split into two groups: one received videos via WhatsApp, the other a brochure. After one…
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Dental study pits two retraction methods Head-to-Head
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed trial compared two orthodontic techniques—en-masse retraction and two-step retraction—for moving front teeth backward after upper premolar extractions. Eighty patients aged 18 to 25 with class II bite issues received mini-implants as anchors. The goal was to see wh…
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:49 UTC