Shifa International Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Shifa International Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Knee surgery blood drain debate: does it help or hurt?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether using a surgical drain after knee replacement surgery affects blood loss. Researchers compared 102 patients who either had a drain inserted or did not. They measured patients' blood levels after surgery to see if one method led to less blood loss and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:36 UTC
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Glucose monitor guides pain relief trial for diabetic nerve damage
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a diabetes medication called acarbose, when carefully adjusted using a continuous glucose monitor, could reduce pain in people with diabetic nerve damage. The trial involved 170 adults with type 2 diabetes who experienced painful neuropathy and unstable …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC