Services Institute Of Medical Sciences, Pakistan
Clinical trials sponsored by Services Institute Of Medical Sciences, Pakistan, explained in plain language.
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Brain surgery showdown: does one hole work better than two?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two surgical techniques for draining chronic blood clots from around the brain. Sixty patients were randomly assigned to receive either a single hole or two holes drilled in the skull, followed by drainage. Researchers tracked which method resulted in fewer re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Pakistan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Child's own blood plasma tested to speed up painful heel wound healing
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a special dressing made from a child's own blood (called platelet-rich plasma or PRP) helps heel pad injuries from motorcycle wheel spokes heal better than a standard saline dressing. It involved 60 children in Pakistan, aged 5 to 12, with these specific…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Pakistan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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IV iron shots aim to boost mom and baby health
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether giving pregnant women intravenous (IV) iron shots is better than standard oral iron pills at preventing two problems: the mother developing anemia (low blood count) and the baby having low birth weight. The trial focused on women who had low iron stores …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Pakistan • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Medical Students' hidden burden: pain linked to stress
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how common back, neck, and other muscle/joint pain is among medical students in Pakistan. Researchers wanted to see if students experiencing more stress also reported more pain. Nearly 800 students completed an online survey about their pain and str…
Sponsor: Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Pakistan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC