Menoufia University
Clinical trials sponsored by Menoufia University, explained in plain language.
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New approach targets sticky bacteria on kidney stents
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if combining an antibiotic with a mucus-dissolving agent can better reduce the sticky layer of bacteria (biofilm) that forms on temporary urinary stents. The stents are placed after surgery to break up kidney stones. Researchers will compare this combinatio…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New study tests less invasive surgery for large kidney stones
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical methods for removing large kidney stones called staghorn stones. Researchers want to see if a less invasive procedure called flexible ureteroscopy works as well as the current standard surgery, which has more risks. The trial will involve 138 adul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Dental implant study tests which connector saves more jawbone
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 2-year study compares two types of connectors used in dental implants to see which one better preserves the jawbone around the implant. Researchers will follow 40 adults who need a single back tooth replaced with an implant. They'll use X-rays to measure bone changes around …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Better position for kidney stone removal? new study tests lying on your side
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if lying on your side during kidney stone surgery works better than the standard feet-up position. Researchers will compare these two positions in 70 adults with small stones in the lower part of the kidney. The goal is to see which position helps surg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC