Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
Clinical trials sponsored by Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, explained in plain language.
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New gel shows promise in treating stubborn melasma
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different creams for melasma, a skin condition causing dark patches on the face. 34 adults applied either a triple combination cream or a metformin gel every night for 12 weeks, plus sunscreen during the day. Researchers measured how much the melasma improve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:20 UTC
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Pain relief duo beats standard numbing drug in surgery study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding tramadol to the numbing drug bupivacaine helps control pain after minor surgery. 100 adults received either bupivacaine alone or bupivacaine with tramadol during local anesthesia. Those who got the combination reported less pain, especially 24 hou…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Staples or stitches? study finds which hurts less after hernia repair
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 168 men having hernia surgery to see if using staples or stitches to hold the mesh in place causes less pain afterward. The goal was to find which method helps patients feel better sooner. Results will help surgeons choose the best option for fixing hernias.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC