Mansoura University
Clinical trials sponsored by Mansoura University, explained in plain language.
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New combo therapy aims to boost heart failure treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding finerenone to standard heart failure medication (an SGLT2 inhibitor) can reduce deaths and hospital stays. About 60 adults with newly diagnosed heart failure will receive either the combination or standard care alone. The goal is to see if the comb…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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New study to settle best way to remove medium kidney stones
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two advanced, minimally invasive surgeries for removing kidney stones that are 2-3 cm in size. About 254 adults will be randomly assigned to one of two procedures to see which clears more stones with fewer complications. The goal is to find the safest and most…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC
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Can squeezing your fists beat walking for blood pressure?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two simple exercises—isometric handgrip (squeezing a device) and walking—to see which is better at lowering blood pressure in people with mild hypertension. About 99 adults with stage 1 high blood pressure will participate. The goal is to find an effective, ea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC
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Which brace works best for kids with open bite? new study aims to find out.
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two dental appliances—a palatal crib and bonded spurs—to treat anterior open bite in 20 children aged 7 to 12. Both devices aim to correct the gap between upper and lower front teeth by discouraging tongue thrusting. Participants will be followed for 6 months …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:02 UTC
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New diabetes drug shows promise in early trial against metformin
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two diabetes medications, imeglimin and metformin, in adults recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see which drug better improves how cells produce energy and control blood sugar. Participants will take one of the two drugs for 12 weeks and h…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:01 UTC
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Could skipping doses improve prostate treatment? new study tests Every-Other-Day tamsulosin
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares taking tamsulosin every other day versus daily for 24 weeks in 288 men aged 40 and older with urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate. The goal is to see if the every-other-day schedule controls symptoms just as well while reducing sexual side effects like …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 18:42 UTC
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Could a natural compound boost brain power in kids with down syndrome?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a natural supplement called phenolic complex k110-42 can improve attention and thinking in 108 children with Down syndrome, ages 4 to 8. Children will take the supplement and have their cognitive skills measured with standard tests. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:50 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to ease overactive bladder symptoms in women
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares a combination of two drugs (solifenacin and gabapentin) against solifenacin alone for treating overactive bladder in women. The goal is to see if the combination better reduces symptoms like frequent urination and urgency. Sixty women with moderate to severe s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:50 UTC
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New study aims to stop seizures in Oxygen-Deprived newborns
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test two common seizure medicines, phenobarbital and levetiracetam, in 66 newborns with moderate to severe brain injury from lack of oxygen at birth. The goal is to see which drug stops seizures faster and more safely, with a focus on keeping babies seizure-free f…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC
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Ice packs for Post-Birth pain: simple relief for new moms?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying cold packs to the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) after childbirth can lower pain from episiotomy stitches. Researchers will compare pain levels in 100 healthy women who had a normal vaginal delivery with an episiotomy. Half will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:48 UTC
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New pain block cocktail could help new moms recover faster after C-Section
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding neostigmine to a standard numbing medicine (bupivacaine) in a nerve block can provide better pain relief after cesarean delivery. The goal is to reduce pain and the need for extra painkillers in the first 24 hours after surgery. The trial will incl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:02 UTC
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Gentle massage may ease breastfeeding struggles for new moms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether Oketani massage, a gentle breast massage technique, can help first-time mothers breastfeed more successfully. About 100 women who deliver by C-section will be taught the massage to see if it improves latching, milk flow, and comfort. The goal is to off…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC
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Nurse training boosts abortion care skills?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether special training sessions can help maternity nurses provide better care for women experiencing abortion. About 60 nurses will attend classes and practice new skills. Researchers will check their performance before and after training to see if it makes …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Digital vs. Old-School: which palatal expander fits best?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 36 children aged 8 to 13 with a narrow upper jaw and crossbite who need a palatal expander. Researchers will compare three ways to make the expander: fully traditional (mold and hand-made), hybrid (mold but computer-made), and fully digital (scan and computer-…
Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Nursing students get a brain boost: new program aims to sharpen critical thinking
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special program designed to improve critical thinking in nursing students. The goal is to see if it helps them think more reflectively and stay motivated to learn. About 243 students will take part, and their thinking skills will be measured before and after th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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New protocol aims to sharpen Nurses' emergency skills
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a new step-by-step emergency care plan helps maternity nurses provide better care during urgent situations. Researchers will observe 60 nurses working in obstetrics departments, emergency operating rooms, and delivery units. The goal is to see if the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:56 UTC