Kasr El Aini Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Kasr El Aini Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Cancer surgery heart risk: to stop or not stop blood pressure pills?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to determine if temporarily stopping certain blood pressure medications before colorectal cancer surgery is as safe as continuing them regarding heart injury risk. Researchers will compare two groups of 156 adult patients having major abdominal cancer surgery: one…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:36 UTC
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New surgical technique aims to stop shoulders from popping out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a specific surgical technique called 'labroplasty' for people whose shoulders repeatedly dislocate. Surgeons will use part of a patient's own biceps tendon to repair and reinforce the shoulder joint during a minimally invasive procedure. The research aims to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:36 UTC
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Surgical tourniquet technique tested to prevent dangerous blood pressure drops
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the safest way to release a surgical tourniquet from a patient's arm. It will compare two release methods in 68 patients with high blood pressure who are having arm surgery. The goal is to see which method better prevents a sudden, large drop in blood pres…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Can a simple surgical trick save moms and protect babies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if using a surgical tourniquet during a specific operation for a serious childbirth complication called placenta accreta is safe for newborns. The main goal is to see if the technique affects the baby's first health check scores right after birth. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Can ancient diets tame arthritis? study puts food to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether following a Mediterranean or Paleolithic diet for 12 weeks can help adults with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will compare these two specific eating plans to see which one better reduces joint inflammation, improves quality of life, and affects b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:05 UTC
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New study tests better pain control for weight loss surgery patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the most effective way to manage pain after weight loss surgery. Researchers will compare two different nerve block techniques performed before surgery in 60 obese patients undergoing laparoscopic procedures. The goal is to see which method provides better…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Nerve block tested to tame dangerous blood pressure spikes in brain surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a nerve block to help control blood pressure during surgery to remove a pituitary tumor. Surgeons need stable blood pressure to reduce bleeding and see clearly. Researchers will compare two common numbing drugs, prilocaine and lidocaine, to see which one wor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Calming the storm: new hope for preventing Post-Anesthesia agitation in kids with heart conditions
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best drug combination to prevent emergence delirium—a state of confusion, agitation, and distress—in children waking up from anesthesia after a heart catheterization. It will compare two different sedative mixes given to 50 children during the procedur…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Safer sleep for seniors: testing anesthesia cocktails to prevent dangerous blood pressure drops
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to find which combination of anesthesia drugs works better to keep blood pressure stable when elderly patients are put to sleep for surgery. Researchers will compare two different drug mixes in 102 patients over 65 having non-heart surgery. The main goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC