Kasr El Aini Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Kasr El Aini Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Biceps tendon used to fix unstable shoulders in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a surgery called Labroplasty for people whose shoulder keeps dislocating forward. The surgeon uses part of the biceps tendon to repair the torn labrum. The goal is to see if this improves shoulder function and stability. 21 adults with minor bone loss will be fol…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:58 UTC
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New study tests safer tourniquet release for hypertensive surgery patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at two methods of releasing a tourniquet after upper arm surgery in people with high blood pressure. The goal is to see which method causes less of a sudden drop in blood pressure. About 68 adults with controlled high blood pressure will take part.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:05 UTC
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Heart risk in cancer surgery: should you pause your blood pressure pill?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether temporarily stopping certain blood pressure medications (called RAS inhibitors) before major colorectal cancer surgery increases the risk of heart injury. About 156 adults with high blood pressure who are scheduled for this surgery will be randomly ass…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New study tests simple tool to protect babies during High-Risk births
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a tourniquet (a tight band) during surgery for a condition called placenta accreta can improve newborn health scores right after birth. The trial will involve 100 pregnant women who are having a planned C-section. The main goal is to see if the t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Antihistamine may shield kids from transfusion danger during heart surgery
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a single dose of antihistamine right after heart-lung bypass can prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure caused by blood transfusions in children. Forty children having elective heart surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the antihi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Face-off: natural blood injection vs drug for stubborn skin darkening
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two injection treatments for melasma, a skin condition that causes dark patches on the face. About 21 women with melasma on both sides of their face will get a different treatment on each side: one side gets a natural blood product (platelet-rich fibrin) and the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Nerve block may steady blood pressure during brain surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nerve block behind the nose can help control blood pressure during surgery to remove a pituitary tumor. 54 adults will receive either prilocaine or lidocaine as part of their anesthesia. The goal is to see which medicine works better at keeping blood pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study aims to calm Kids' waking agitation after heart procedure
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at 50 children having heart catheterization under general anesthesia. It compares two drug combinations—dexmedetomidine with midazolam versus ketamine with midazolam—to see which better prevents emergence delirium (confusion, restlessness, crying) when waking up.…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC
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New hair loss gel takes on minoxidil in Head-to-Head trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a new gel called 2-Deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) to the standard hair loss treatment minoxidil. Researchers want to see if the gel can regrow hair as well or better than minoxidil in adults aged 18 to 50 with mild to moderate hair loss. Sixty participants will use eit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Diet showdown: mediterranean vs. paleolithic for arthritis relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares the effects of Mediterranean and Paleolithic diets on disease activity, nutrition, and quality of life in adults aged 40-60 with rheumatoid arthritis. Over 12 weeks, participants will follow one of these diets or their usual diet. The goal is to see if these e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New nerve block aims to ease Kids' pain after surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a special nerve block (M-TAPA) to see if it reduces pain better than standard numbing medicine for children after laparoscopic belly surgery. Sixty children aged 1 to 7 will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or the usual numbing injection at …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Scientists probe JAK2's role in hair loss and Minoxidil's effect
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a protein called JAK2 in the scalps of 25 men with male pattern baldness. Researchers will compare JAK2 levels in balding and non-balding areas, then see if 3 months of minoxidil 5% lotion changes JAK2 in the balding area. The goal is to understand how JAK2 mi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 09:00 UTC