South Egypt Cancer Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by South Egypt Cancer Institute, explained in plain language.
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New combo slashes Post-Surgery painkiller use in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether adding dexmedetomidine to a standard nerve block (Pecs block) could better control pain after breast cancer surgery. Sixty women were enrolled to see if the combination reduced the amount of morphine they needed in the first two days after surgery. Th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: South Egypt Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC
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Blood protein shots may soothe chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if injecting a patient's own concentrated platelets (PRP) near damaged nerves can reduce pain and numbness caused by chemotherapy. 62 cancer patients with confirmed nerve damage received the treatment. The goal was to see if this approach safely improves symptom…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: South Egypt Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:48 UTC
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Simple ultrasound may spot COVID lung damage in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 30 cancer patients with COVID-19 pneumonia to see if lung ultrasound (LUS) works as well as CT scans for detecting lung problems. Researchers compared the two imaging methods and also checked blood markers like IL-6. The goal was to find a cheaper, easier way…
Sponsor: South Egypt Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:57 UTC