Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre

This study tests whether a methotrexate gel can regrow hair in people with patchy hair loss (alopecia areata) better than the standard minoxidil spray. About 268 adults will use one of the two treatments for 24 weeks. The goal is to see which works best for reducing bald patches.

This study compares two topical gels—metronidazole and clindamycin—to treat moderate acne in adults aged 18 to 35. Sixty participants will apply the assigned gel twice daily for 12 weeks. The goal is to see which gel reduces acne severity more effectively, as measured by a standa…

This study tests whether a steroid gel (betamethasone) or a numbing gel (lidocaine) works better to prevent sore throat after a breathing tube is placed during surgery. Sixty adults having planned surgery will receive one of the gels on the tube, and their throat pain will be che…

This study tests whether a cream called crisaborole can help people with mild to moderate eczema. About 270 people aged 12 to 50 will use either the cream or a placebo twice a day for four weeks. The goal is to see if the cream clears or nearly clears the skin better than the pla…

This study tests whether showing cancer patients a short educational video before their first radiation therapy appointment helps them understand the treatment better than just talking with the doctor. About 100 patients will be randomly assigned to either watch a video sent via …