King Edward Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by King Edward Medical University, explained in plain language.
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New study tests bleomycin against standard keloid therapies
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares the effectiveness of bleomycin injections versus a combination of 5-FU and triamcinolone acetonide for treating keloids (raised scars). About 104 people aged 13-60 with keloids will receive one of the two treatments. Researchers will measure scar improvement u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Pre-Surgery vitamin D3 may ward off dangerous calcium drop after thyroid removal
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to prevent low blood calcium after total thyroidectomy: taking calcium with vitamin D3 for a week before surgery versus calcium alone. About 124 adults with multinodular goiter will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. After surgery, doctors…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:10 UTC
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New study aims to ease pain after gallbladder surgery by testing two gas removal tricks
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to remove leftover gas from the belly after gallbladder surgery: active suction versus gentle pressure. The goal is to see which method reduces shoulder and belly pain better. About 62 adults having planned gallbladder removal will take part. Results …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:14 UTC
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Can a simple pH adjustment make dental and surgical numbing safer and more effective?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a buffer to local anesthetic (numbing medicine) improves pain relief for people with inflamed tissues needing surgery. Sixty-eight adults will receive either buffered or standard anesthetic, and researchers will measure pain levels, how fast numbne…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:12 UTC
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New study tests balance exercises to help cancer survivors walk safely
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding feedback-based balance training to regular physical therapy can improve balance and walking in cancer patients who have nerve damage from chemotherapy (CIPN). About 70 adults aged 30-60 with breast, rectal, or stomach cancer will take part. They…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:08 UTC
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Which mesh fixation method causes less pain after hernia surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares three methods of fixing mesh during inguinal hernia repair: using prolene sutures, vicryl sutures, or skin staples. The goal is to see which method leads to less pain and better recovery. About 132 adults aged 18-65 will be followed for 30 days after surgery.
Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:36 UTC
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Fat grafting may ease chronic wound pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether injecting a patient's own fat into long-lasting wounds can reduce pain better than standard wound care alone. Researchers will enroll 62 adults with chronic wounds (like diabetic or burn wounds) that have lasted over 3 months. Pain levels will be tracked …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC