Khyber Teaching Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Khyber Teaching Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Surgery study aims to find best way to heal painful buttock cyst
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two common surgeries for pilonidal sinus disease, a painful, chronic skin condition near the tailbone. Researchers randomly assigned 60 patients to have their cyst either stitched closed right after removal or left open to heal on its own. The goal was to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 05:20 UTC
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Simple checklist aims to save lives in trauma care
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using a World Health Organization checklist during emergency care helps injured patients recover better. Researchers compared 60 adult trauma patients who received standard care with those whose care team used the checklist. They measured pain, complicat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Smaller cut for kidney stones: less pain, faster recovery?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two surgical methods for removing kidney stones. Researchers tested whether a newer 'mini' surgery causes less bleeding, pain, and shorter hospital stays than the standard procedure. The trial involved 60 patients with single kidney stones to see which approac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC