Sargodha Medical College
Clinical trials sponsored by Sargodha Medical College, explained in plain language.
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New hope for preventing spinal headaches: drug combo study shows promise
Prevention CompletedThis study tested two drug combinations—aminophylline with acetaminophen versus aminophylline with dexamethasone—to prevent post-dural puncture headaches in 50 surgical patients who had experienced such headaches before. All participants received the drugs before spinal anesthesi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sargodha Medical College • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New study finds better way to block pain during forearm surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different methods of numbing the arm (brachial plexus block) for forearm surgery. 40 adult men received either a retroclavicular or a classical coracoid block using the same numbing medicine. The goal was to see which method worked faster and more effectivel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sargodha Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Shivering stopped: which drug works best for surgery patients?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two medicines, nalbuphine and ketamine, to see which one better controls shivering in women having gynecological surgery under spinal anesthesia. Shivering can cause complications like low oxygen and high eye pressure. 90 women were split into two groups to comp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sargodha Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:48 UTC
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New study finds better pain relief method for broken forearm surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two types of anesthesia for forearm surgery in 66 trauma patients. One method (Bier's block) worked faster but wore off quickly, while the other (supraclavicular block) took longer to start but provided longer-lasting pain relief and greater comfort. The resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sargodha Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 11:59 UTC