Sohag University

This study is testing a less invasive surgical method to repair broken facial bones. Doctors will use a small camera (endoscope) to guide the repair of cheekbone, eye socket, jaw, and forehead fractures in 30 patients. The main goals are to see if this technique safely fixes the …

This study is looking at how well surgery works to remove prostate cancer while trying to preserve normal body functions. Researchers will track 20 men with prostate cancer that hasn't spread beyond the prostate area. They'll measure how often the cancer comes back after surgery …

This study compares two surgical techniques for correcting bowed legs (tibia vara) in adolescents. Researchers are testing whether adding a special cage to the standard plate fixation provides better correction and stability. The study involves 25 teens aged 10-18 who need surger…

This study is testing if a different schedule for the chemotherapy drug capecitabine can improve quality of life for people with colorectal cancer. It compares a '7 days on, 7 days off' schedule to the standard regimen. The main goal is to see if this new schedule helps patients …

This study is testing a specific hand surgery for people who have lost their ability to pinch due to a long-term nerve injury in their arm. Surgeons will move two tendons in the hand to try to restore this crucial grip function. The research will follow 17 patients after surgery …

This study is testing whether a special 3D color ultrasound scan can accurately predict how deeply the placenta has grown into the uterine wall, a condition called Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS). Researchers will compare the ultrasound images taken before delivery with what surg…

This study aims to see which of two add-on medications works better when mixed with the standard spinal anesthetic for pelvic fracture surgery. Researchers want to find out which one helps the pain-numbing effect last longer and provides better pain relief after the operation. Th…

This study aims to understand how genetic factors, lifestyle risks, and different treatment approaches affect survival and health outcomes in people with blood clots in abdominal veins. Researchers will analyze medical records of past patients and follow newly diagnosed patients …

This study aims to understand how patients with Phenylketonuria (PKU) respond to a supplement called tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4). Researchers will give BH4 to 20 patients and measure changes in a key blood chemical. They will also check if a patient's genetic makeup can predict how…

This study aims to understand the patterns and outcomes of traumatic hand injuries. Researchers will observe 100 patients at Sohag University Hospital to learn how these injuries occur and how they affect hand function. The study does not test any new treatments; it only collects…

This study aims to better understand how to diagnose Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD), a rare genetic disorder. Researchers will observe the symptoms and measure specific body changes, like spleen and liver size, in a small group of patients already diagnosed with ASMD. Th…

This study aims to find out how common pre-hypertension (slightly elevated blood pressure) is among children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will measure the blood pressure of 60 young patients to see what factors might be linked to this early sign of high blood p…

This study aims to see if a simple blood test result, called the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), can predict which kidney dialysis patients have or are at risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Researchers will study 120 adult patients on regular dialysis to check for th…

This study looks back over 10 years of medical records to understand how often and why doctors use a tiny camera called a bronchoscope to look inside the airways of newborns in intensive care. It aims to see how helpful this procedure is for finding the cause of breathing difficu…

This study is testing a new scoring system called the HON Model to better predict when placing a breathing tube during surgery might be difficult. Researchers will observe 350 adult patients undergoing surgery to see if combining height measurements with neck mobility and airway …

This study aims to find out how common neck spine problems are in children with Down syndrome. Doctors at Sohag University Hospital will check 50 children aged 2 to 18, looking for any signs or X-ray findings of these issues. The goal is to better understand the risks so doctors …

This study aims to find out how common high calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria) is among children with steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome, a kidney condition. It will observe 50 children aged 2 to 16 who have this condition. The goal is to gather information to better underst…