Shifa International Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Shifa International Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Video game meets glucose monitor: a new way to teach diabetes skills to children Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Could a quick insulin shot stop Steroid-Induced blood sugar spikes? Results expected Jan 2027 (estimated)
- A simple phone call may help millions with diabetes manage insulin — a trial puts it to the test Results expected Feb 2027 (estimated)
- Can a tiny Add-On make knee surgery numbing last longer? Results expected May 2027 (estimated)
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Could a quick insulin shot stop Steroid-Induced blood sugar spikes?
Disease control OngoingSteroid injections for knee arthritis can temporarily raise blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This trial tests whether giving a short course of NPH insulin right after the injection can prevent those high blood sugar episodes. Adults with type 2 diabetes and knee osteoa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple phone call may help millions with diabetes manage insulin — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a multilingual interactive voice response (IVR) system can help adults with type 2 diabetes and low health literacy adjust their insulin doses. Participants use a feature phone to report blood sugar levels and receive algorithm-guided dose recommendations…
Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tiny Add-On make knee surgery numbing last longer?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether adding a low dose of dexmedetomidine to the standard spinal anesthetic bupivacaine can prolong pain relief during and after knee replacement surgery. Researchers will compare the duration of anesthesia and the time until the first painkiller request betwe…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC