Mahidol University
Clinical trials sponsored by Mahidol University, explained in plain language.
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Double antibiotic attack: could a combo therapy beat strep in the blood?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares standard beta-lactam antibiotics alone versus beta-lactam plus levofloxacin in adults with streptococcal bacteremia (bacteria in the blood). 165 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination or monotherapy. The goal is to see if addi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 25, 2026 01:53 UTC
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Could stem cells save Babies' brains after oxygen loss?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding stem cells to standard cooling therapy helps newborns with brain injury from lack of oxygen at birth. Forty infants will receive either stem cells from donated placentas or a placebo. Researchers will track death and developmental delays for up to …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 25, 2026 01:53 UTC
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Kidney shield? drug may protect young cancer patients from chemo harm
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug aminophylline can protect the kidneys of children receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. Twenty-four children will be randomly assigned to receive either aminophylline or a placebo alongside their standard chemo hydration. Researchers will measure kid…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Can a blood protein boost survival in septic shock?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving extra human albumin—a natural blood protein—along with standard care can help people survive septic shock after surgery. Septic shock is a life-threatening condition where infection causes dangerously low blood pressure. The trial will enroll 304 a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New invisalign expander vs traditional device: which works better for Kids' jaw problems?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares the Invisalign Palatal Expander (IPE) with the Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE) in children aged 8–12 who have a narrow upper jaw and an underbite (skeletal Class III). Participants will wear a facemask after expansion. Researchers use 3D X-rays to measure changes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:07 UTC
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Laser vs shock wave: which zaps heel pain best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two non-invasive treatments for plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. 28 adults will receive either high-intensity laser therapy or focused shock wave therapy, plus exercises. Researchers will measure pain and foot function over 12 weeks to see which wo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Nerve block may offer relief for migraine sufferers trapped in painkiller cycle
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a greater occipital nerve block (an injection near the back of the head) can help people with migraine who overuse painkillers. About 130 participants will receive either the nerve block or a placebo. The goal is to see if the injection reduces headache d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Bloating breakthrough? new trial tests antibiotic for gut relief
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 14-day course of the antibiotic rifaximin can reduce bothersome bloating in adults with irritable bowel syndrome, functional constipation, or similar gut disorders. About 78 participants will receive either rifaximin or a placebo, and researchers will m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Exergame aims to cut fall risk in seniors with mild cognitive impairment
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a computer-based stepping game, called Smart±step, can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) improve their balance, thinking, and quality of life while reducing their risk of falling. About 70 participants will use the game, which combine…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Phone app and coaching aim to boost heart recovery in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new care program for older adults in Thailand who have had a heart attack. The program combines in-person education, motivational counseling, and a mobile app to help them adopt healthy habits and track their recovery. Researchers will measure if this approach …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:54 UTC
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Can a new sleep aid keep ICU patients from becoming delirious?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a sleep medication called lemborexant can help older adults in the intensive care unit (ICU) sleep better and reduce their risk of delirium, a state of sudden confusion. The trial will involve 100 patients aged 65 and older who are in the surgical ICU. Pa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Heart ultrasound may guide better septic shock treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use echocardiograms (heart ultrasounds) to see how the heart responds to two common treatments for septic shock: intravenous fluids and vasopressors (medicines that raise blood pressure). Researchers will measure changes in heart function before and 15 minutes aft…
Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 25, 2026 01:53 UTC
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Brain monitor may predict ICU patient survival
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use a simple brain wave monitor (BIS) to track brain activity in 40 critically ill ICU patients—some with decreased consciousness and some without. The goal is to see if BIS readings can predict how long patients stay in the ICU, whether they survive, and their re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:06 UTC
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Nap study reveals why you feel groggy after a short sleep
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the amount of deep sleep just before waking affects how alert people feel after a 2-hour nap taken at night. Researchers will monitor brain activity during sleep and test reaction times after waking. The goal is to understand sleep inertia and improve nap …
Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New questionnaire aims to better understand kids' recovery after surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is creating a new questionnaire to measure how well children recover after anesthesia and surgery. Researchers will work with 200 children aged 2-17 and their parents to develop and test the tool. The goal is to provide a simple, child-friendly way to assess recovery q…
Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Shocking the brain back to health: new study tests electrical stimulation in stroke recovery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how mild electrical brain stimulation (tDCS or tACS) combined with physical therapy affects brain activity in stroke survivors. 60 adults who had a stroke 2 weeks to 5 years ago will take part. The goal is to measure changes in blood oxygen levels in the brain…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:27 UTC