Minia University
Clinical trials sponsored by Minia University, explained in plain language.
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Stitch-Free eye surgery tested for faster healing
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two ways of attaching a tissue graft after removing a pterygium (a non-cancerous growth on the eye). In 30 patients with the condition in both eyes, one eye had the graft sewn in place with stitches, while the other eye had it attached without stitches or glue…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New dental cleaning method tested to reduce pain after root repair
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different cleaning methods used before repairing accidental holes in tooth roots. Researchers compared how much pain patients experienced after the procedure and how well the repair healed over time. The study involved 40 patients with specific molar teeth t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Nerve block before heart surgery may shield the heart
Disease control CompletedThis study investigated whether a specific nerve block given before heart valve surgery could protect the heart muscle from damage during the operation. Researchers enrolled 62 adults undergoing planned mitral valve replacement surgery. They compared outcomes like heart injury ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New surgical approach aims to prevent dangerous complications in gallbladder surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two surgical techniques for removing difficult gallbladders to see which is safer. Researchers tested whether starting surgery from the top of the gallbladder (fundus-first) reduces the risk of damaging bile ducts compared to the standard approach. The trial i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Common blood test could speed up diagnosis of dangerous appendicitis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether a routine blood test for bilirubin (a liver-related substance) could help doctors quickly tell if a patient's appendicitis is likely to be severe or complicated. Researchers analyzed data from 400 patients who had surgery for appendicitis. The goal wa…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Common heart drug may shield ears from chemo damage
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether statin drugs, commonly used for cholesterol, could reduce hearing loss caused by platinum-based chemotherapy. It involved 56 patients with solid tumors who were receiving this type of chemo. The goal was to see if adding a statin could protect their hear…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Surgery study aims to cut hemorrhoid pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two surgical approaches for removing hemorrhoids. It tested whether adding a small cut in a muscle (sphincterotomy) during the main surgery helps reduce the severe pain patients often feel afterwards. The goal was to find which method leads to less pain and fe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC