Khyber Teaching Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Khyber Teaching Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Which surgery heals faster? new trial compares closure vs open technique for pilonidal sinus
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two common surgeries for pilonidal sinus, a painful skin condition near the tailbone. Sixty adults aged 20-50 were randomly assigned to either have the wound closed with stitches or left open to heal. The goal was to see which method leads to faster healing an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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Checklist could save lives after injury, study finds
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using the World Health Organization (WHO) Trauma Care Checklist improves outcomes for adults with serious injuries. Sixty patients were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or care guided by the checklist. Researchers measured pain, injury s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 11:59 UTC
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Smaller incision, same results? new study on kidney stone surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two types of surgery for removing kidney stones larger than 2 cm: standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and a newer, less invasive mini-PCNL. Sixty adults aged 20-60 with a single stone took part. The goal was to see if mini-PCNL reduces complications l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Teaching Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:31 UTC