Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore
Clinical trials sponsored by Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, explained in plain language.
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Two pills better than one? new study tests combo for heart disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether taking two blood pressure medicines together works better than taking just one for people with heart disease caused by high blood pressure. 118 adults aged 18-70 took either a combination of valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide or valsartan alone for 8 week…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:34 UTC
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Ankle breakthrough? study pits metal plate against minimally invasive wire
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at two common surgeries for a type of broken ankle called a bimalleolar fracture. 200 adults aged 18-60 were randomly assigned to get either a metal plate and screws or a less invasive wire and screw. The goal was to see which method led to better ankle function…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:36 UTC
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Eardrum repair showdown: which surgical technique restores hearing better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two surgical techniques (interlay and underlay) for repairing large eardrum holes caused by chronic ear infections. Sixty adults with hearing loss but no active infection took part. The goal was to see which method better improves hearing after surgery.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:30 UTC
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Wet or dry? study tests best way to patch ear drums
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at two ways of preparing a tissue graft used to repair holes in the ear drum. 92 adults with chronic ear infections and hearing loss had surgery using either a wet or dry graft. The goal was to see which method led to better healing and hearing improvement three…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:28 UTC