National Cancer Institute, Egypt
Clinical trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute, Egypt, explained in plain language.
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Maintenance chemo may slow mesothelioma, but not extend life
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether continuing gemcitabine chemotherapy after initial treatment can delay cancer progression in patients with diffuse pleural mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive lung lining cancer. 64 patients who responded to first-line chemotherapy were randomly assigned …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:12 UTC
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Ultrasound may help spot tough breathing tubes before surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether a simple neck ultrasound can help doctors predict when placing a breathing tube (intubation) will be difficult. Researchers measured different neck distances and tissue thicknesses in 246 adults before surgery. The goal is to make airway management sa…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:15 UTC
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Nerve block showdown: which eases cancer surgery pain better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two types of nerve blocks to manage pain after cancer surgery on the upper belly. 70 adults received either an erector spinae plane block or an external oblique intercostal plane block before surgery. The goal was to see which block reduced the need for morphine…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:03 UTC
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Nerve blocks help women delay pain meds after breast surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at different nerve blocks to manage pain after breast cancer surgery. 188 women took part, and researchers measured how long it took before they needed rescue pain medicine. The goal was to find which block provides longer-lasting pain relief.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:03 UTC
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Vitamin b shows promise in easing chemo side effects for ovarian cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether taking daily vitamin B complex can reduce nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in women with ovarian cancer. A total of 146 adult patients took part, with some receiving vitamin B and others not. The goal was…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:00 UTC