Nishtar Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by Nishtar Medical University, explained in plain language.
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Cheap drug may cut bleeding in face trauma surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether tranexamic acid (TXA), a low-cost drug that helps blood clots stay intact, can reduce bleeding during surgery for facial injuries. Sixty adults who needed maxillofacial surgery within a week of trauma took part. Half received TXA and half a placebo, and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Which magnesium method stops eclampsia seizures best?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 200 women with eclampsia (a pregnancy condition causing seizures) to see if giving magnesium sulphate through a vein (IV) or into a muscle (IM) works better to stop seizures from coming back. Women were randomly assigned to one of the two methods and monitore…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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Steroid shot may shorten labor for First-Time moms
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving a steroid (dexamethasone) before inducing labor can help women deliver faster after their water breaks. Sixty first-time mothers with full-term pregnancies took part. Half received the steroid and half received a placebo. Researchers measured the …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Vitamin e boosts period pain relief in new study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether taking vitamin E along with the painkiller mefenamic acid works better for period cramps than the painkiller alone. Sixty women aged 15-35 with painful periods were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Researchers measured pain levels before and after…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 10:35 UTC
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Medical training takes toll on student health, study reveals
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explored how the demands of medical school influence the diet, sleep, and physical activity of 306 undergraduate medical students at Nishtar Medical University. Using a questionnaire, researchers assessed lifestyle habits and stress levels across different years of stu…
Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Which technique better protects mothers from tears during birth?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 60 first-time mothers to compare two methods of protecting the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) during the pushing stage of labor. The goal was to see which technique—Finnish or Viennese—causes fewer tears. After delivery, a doctor who didn't k…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC