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Clinical trials sponsored by Tanta University, explained in plain language.
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Heart-Saving hope: melatonin and vitamin d tested in breast cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether taking melatonin or vitamin D can help prevent heart damage in women with breast cancer who are receiving the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin. About 90 women will be randomly assigned to receive melatonin, vitamin D, or a placebo alongside their cancer t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:22 UTC
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New inhaled cocktail aims to ease lung damage in ventilator patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a combination of three inhaled drugs (furosemide, heparin, and hypertonic saline) can reduce lung injury in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are on a breathing machine. The trial will enroll 344 participants and measure daily lun…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:22 UTC
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New study: can a common RA drug improve heart health?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, affects blood clotting and cholesterol levels. Researchers will compare baricitinib to standard treatments in 100 adults with active RA. The goal is to see if baricitinib can reduce heart disease risks often li…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:20 UTC
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Could melatonin help heal new Moms' hearts?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding melatonin to standard heart failure treatment helps women with peripartum cardiomyopathy (a weak heart after childbirth) recover better. 25 women will receive either standard therapy alone or with melatonin for 3 months. The goal is to see if melat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:11 UTC
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Could antioxidants ease a blood Disorder's toll?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two common antioxidants, N-acetyl cysteine and alpha-lipoic acid, can help adults with beta thalassemia when added to their usual care. The goal is to see if these supplements can reduce blood vessel damage and inflammation. The trial will involve 66 part…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a cholesterol drug tame sepsis? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two drugs—fenofibrate (a cholesterol medicine) and silymarin (a milk thistle extract)—in 66 adults with sepsis, a life-threatening infection that can cause organ failure. The goal is to see which drug better reduces inflammation and organ damage. Participants …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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Could a Rose-Scented oil replace standard dental treatments for kids?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an oil from Pelargonium graveolens (a type of geranium) can be used to treat deep cavities in children's baby teeth. Thirty children will receive the oil during a pulpotomy, a procedure that removes infected pulp to save the tooth. Researchers will check …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study tests Zinc-Enhanced therapy to knock out stomach bug
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two different triple-drug treatments for H. pylori, a stomach infection that can cause ulcers. About 88 adults with a positive stool test will receive either a standard proton pump inhibitor or a newer drug called vonoprazan, with or without zinc. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which drug combo works best for psoriatic arthritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments for psoriatic arthritis: apremilast plus methotrexate versus adalimumab plus methotrexate. It will include 60 adults who did not get enough relief from methotrexate alone. The goal is to see which combination better controls joint and skin sympt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:46 UTC
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Heart shield: common drug may protect cancer patients from chemo side effect
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests if telmisartan, a blood pressure medication, can prevent heart damage caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in breast cancer patients. Researchers will enroll 36 women who are newly diagnosed and have not had chemotherapy before. Participants will receive e…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:22 UTC
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Heart shield: diabetes drugs may prevent Chemo-Induced cardiac damage in breast cancer patients
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two types of diabetes medications (SGLT2 inhibitors and DPP-4 inhibitors) can prevent heart damage caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in women with breast cancer. About 150 Egyptian women will be randomly assigned to receive one of the drugs or s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:11 UTC
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CHEMO SIDE EFFECT BLOCKED? NEW TRIAL TESTS NERVE-SAVING DRUGS
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether memantine (an Alzheimer's drug) and rosuvastatin (a cholesterol drug) can prevent nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin in people with colorectal cancer. About 46 adults will receive these drugs alongside their cancer treatment. The goa…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:54 UTC
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Which injection best eases carpal tunnel pain? new study to find out.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares three types of injections—glucocorticoid, ozone, and 5% dextrose—for relieving pain in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will measure nerve function and pain levels in 105 adults aged 18 to 65 who have not responded to other trea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:56 UTC
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Can a vitamin-like supplement help kids beat pneumonia faster?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving Coenzyme Q10, a natural substance found in the body, along with standard antibiotics and care, can help hospitalized children aged 2 months to 18 years recover from community-acquired pneumonia. The goal is to see if it speeds up recovery of bre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New study aims to cut opioid use after Weight-Loss surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two different medicines (dexmedetomidine and low-dose ketamine) to see which one works better for pain control after weight-loss surgery. 90 adults will be randomly assigned to receive one of these medicines or a placebo during surgery. The goal is to find a safe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Gout drug could lift depression in stubborn cases
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding allopurinol, a medicine usually used for gout, can help people with major depression who don't get better with standard antidepressants alone. About 70 adults with moderate to severe depression will receive either allopurinol or a placebo alongside…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study tests better way to fix droopy nose tip
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical techniques (unilateral vs. bilateral septal extension graft) to correct a droopy nasal tip in 34 adults having their first rhinoplasty. The main goal is to see which method leads to higher patient satisfaction and less tip deviation. Results will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Could black seed help kids breathe easier? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding Nigella sativa (black seed) to standard asthma medication can improve breathing and control symptoms in children aged 6 to 18 with moderate persistent asthma. Researchers will measure lung function and asthma control over time. The goal is to fi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New study to track eye pressure shifts after popular laser surgeries
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure eye pressure in 50 people aged 19-35 before and after laser vision correction (PRK, LASIK, or femtosecond laser). Researchers want to see how the surgery affects pressure readings using two different tools: a Corvis CT and a standard applanation tonometer.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:12 UTC
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Simple neck ultrasound may predict dangerous blood pressure drop in elderly surgery patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether measuring the size of a vein and artery in the neck with ultrasound can help predict a sudden drop in blood pressure in older adults (65+) who get spinal anesthesia for lower body surgery. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasive way to identify pati…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Tiny study to track eye pressure after corneal treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure how eye pressure changes in one person with mild keratoconus after they receive corneal cross linking. The pressure will be checked before the procedure and again one month later using a special device called Corvis CT. The goal is simply to observe and re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Eye scans could replace risky brain pressure tests
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a simple eye ultrasound can safely measure pressure inside the skull in people with brain tumors. Researchers will check 60 adults before and after tumor removal surgery. The goal is to see if this non-invasive method works well enough to replace more …
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:55 UTC