Tanta University
Clinical trials sponsored by Tanta University, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Can a simple lozenge stop shivering after tonsil surgery? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Breath test may predict sleep apnea severity without needles Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Can a neck ultrasound predict fluid balance in preeclampsia? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- New denture bar material tested for better fit Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- One pill before surgery may cut opioid use and improve sleep Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
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Diabetes drug dapagliflozin takes on metformin in PCOS hormone battle
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers compare dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, with metformin, the standard insulin-sensitizing treatment, in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. The trial enrolls 70 women aged 18 to 40 who have PCOS and infertility. Over the study, the team measures changes in follicle-s…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 22, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Antiparasitic drug tested as new weapon against ulcerative colitis
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether nitazoxanide, an antiparasitic drug with anti-inflammatory properties, can help people with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis when added to their usual treatment. The trial enrolls adults aged 18 to 65 with active disease and stable therapy. Over…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart risk in rheumatoid arthritis: could a blood vessel drug help?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding nicorandil, a drug that widens blood vessels, to standard rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment can reduce the buildup of plaque in arteries. People with RA have a higher risk of atherosclerosis, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Researche…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug dapagliflozin takes on metformin in PCOS hormone battle
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers compare dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, with metformin, the standard insulin-sensitizing treatment, in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The trial enrolls 60 women aged 18 to 40 who have PCOS and infertility. The main goal is to see how each drug affects fe…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an antioxidant boost the Body's fight against a deadly infection in cirrhosis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an antioxidant, to standard care improves early response in people with liver cirrhosis who develop spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), a serious infection of the abdominal fluid. Researchers will give 60 adults either …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a parasite drug help fight a deadly gut infection in cirrhosis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding nitazoxanide, a drug used for parasitic infections, to standard antibiotics can improve outcomes for people with liver cirrhosis who develop spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, a severe infection of the abdominal fluid. Researchers will compare two …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which drug combo tames psoriatic arthritis better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatment combinations for adults with psoriatic arthritis who did not get enough relief from methotrexate alone. One group will receive apremilast plus methotrexate, the other adalimumab plus methotrexate. Researchers will measure joint and skin disease a…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new crown help kids chew better after tooth decay?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well children regain their chewing strength after getting a crown on a decayed baby molar. It compares two types of crowns: a newer BioFlx crown and the standard stainless-steel crown. Thirty children aged 5 to 8 with tooth decay will receive one of these …
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new surgical trick save the bone that holds your dental implant?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two surgical techniques used when a dental implant is placed immediately after removing a tooth in the upper front of the mouth. The goal is to see which technique better preserves the thin bone in front of the socket and the gum around the implant, which ofte…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tailored hepatitis c drugs cure infection in kidney patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis clinical trial aims to find the safest and most effective hepatitis C treatment for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers will compare two drug combinations based on how well the kidneys are working: one for patients with moderate kidney function and another …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New flexible suction sheath may improve kidney stone removal in children
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a new flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath (FANS) works better than the standard sheath for removing kidney stones smaller than 2 cm in children. Sixty children will be randomly assigned to one of the two devices during a procedure called…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests better surgical fix for buried penis in boys
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two surgical methods to fix buried penis in children under 18. One technique attaches the suspensory ligament to the skin; the other attaches it to the penile shaft. The goal is to see which approach has fewer complications and lower recurrence rates.
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cholesterol drug or milk thistle tame sepsis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two drugs—fenofibrate (a cholesterol medicine) and silymarin (from milk thistle)—in 66 adults with sepsis. The goal is to see if either can reduce harmful inflammation and organ damage better than standard care alone. The trial is not yet recruiting and is in Pha…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can a common RA drug also protect your heart and blood?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, can improve blood clotting and cholesterol levels compared to standard treatments. About 100 adults with active RA will take baricitinib for 3 months. Researchers will measure changes in clotting markers an…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could a sleep hormone help heal damaged hearts in new moms?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding melatonin (a natural sleep hormone) to standard heart failure treatment can improve heart function in women with peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare heart condition that develops during or after pregnancy. 25 women will receive either melatonin, sele…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Could black seed oil help kids with asthma breathe easier?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding black seed oil (Nigella sativa) to standard asthma medication can improve asthma control and lung function in children aged 6–18 with moderate persistent asthma. Ninety children will receive either a low or high dose of black seed oil capsules or a…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New inhaler cocktail aims to ease lung damage in ICU 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 mechanical ventilators. The trial will involve 344 participants and measure daily…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Could common antioxidants help thalassemia patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether two antioxidant supplements, N-acetyl cysteine and alpha-lipoic acid, can improve blood vessel health and reduce oxidative stress in adults with beta thalassemia. Sixty-six participants will take one of the supplements or a placebo alongside their…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:23 UTC
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Two diabetes drugs face off to shield hearts during breast cancer chemo
Prevention Not yet recruitingDoxorubicin is a common chemotherapy for breast cancer, but it can damage the heart. This trial compares two diabetes drugs, empagliflozin and metformin, to see if either can protect heart function in women receiving doxorubicin-based treatment. About 150 women with breast cancer…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for cancer patients: simple drug combo may prevent Chemo-Induced nerve pain
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two existing drugs—memantine (used for Alzheimer's) and rosuvastatin (a cholesterol-lowering statin)—can prevent nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin in people with colorectal cancer. About 46 adults will receive these drugs alongside …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Heart-Saving pills? diabetes drugs tested to shield breast cancer patients from chemo damage
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 sta…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Heart shield: common drug may prevent Chemo-Induced cardiac harm
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether telmisartan, a blood pressure medication, can prevent heart damage caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in breast cancer patients. Researchers will enroll 36 newly diagnosed women and measure changes in heart function and injury markers. If effecti…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Which crown lets kids bite stronger? trial tests two dental materials
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers compare two types of preformed crowns for repairing back baby teeth in children aged 4 to 7 who need full dental treatment under general anesthesia. Each child receives either Bioflx or zirconia crowns on their primary molars. The team measures bite force before treat…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vitamin d could be a simple fix for diabetic nerve pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking vitamin D supplements can reduce nerve pain, improve sleep, and boost quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage. Researchers will give vitamin D to 150 adults with low vitamin D levels and track their pain and sleep over …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which drug cuts opioid use after bariatric surgery? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two different drugs—dexmedetomidine and low-dose ketamine—given during weight-loss surgery to see which one reduces pain and the need for morphine afterward. Ninety adults having bariatric surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two drugs or a placebo. Th…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Which injection works best for carpal tunnel pain? new study to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will compare three different injections—glucocorticoid, ozone, and 5% dextrose—to see which provides the best pain relief for people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will enroll 105 adults aged 18 to 65 who have not responded to conservative tr…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New study tests better way to fix droopy nose tips
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 undergoing primary rhinoplasty. The main goal is to see which method leads to better patient satisfaction and less tip deviation. Participants …
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Heart-Saving hope: melatonin and vitamin d tested in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether melatonin or vitamin D can help prevent heart damage in breast cancer patients receiving the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin. About 90 women will be randomly assigned to take melatonin, vitamin D, or a placebo alongside their cancer treatment. The goal i…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Could 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 can help children hospitalized with pneumonia recover more quickly. About 120 children aged 2 months to 18 years will take part. The goal is to see if it speeds…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Machine learning sifts through IBS symptoms to find hidden patient types
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingIrritable bowel syndrome looks different from person to person, and doctors usually classify it by bowel habits alone. This study asks 500 adults with a confirmed IBS diagnosis to complete a detailed online questionnaire covering symptoms, mood, diet triggers, sleep, and digital …
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a better cleaning technique improve root canal outcomes?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests three different techniques for removing calcium hydroxide, a common medication placed inside root canals, to see which leaves the least residue. Using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), researchers will measure leftover material in 30 single-rooted teeth. The …
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons spot hidden cancer cells
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a green dye called indocyanine green (ICG) can help surgeons see and remove lymph nodes that contain cancer during laparoscopic colon cancer surgery. About 25 adults with colon cancer will receive the dye injected around the tumor and into a vein. Th…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Tiny study to check eye pressure after cornea treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure eye pressure in one person with mild keratoconus before and one month after corneal cross linking. The goal is to see how the treatment changes eye pressure using a special device called Corvis CT. This is an observational study, not a treatment trial.
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New study to check if laser eye surgery skews eye pressure readings
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure how eye pressure changes after common laser vision correction surgeries like PRK, LASIK, and femtosecond laser. Researchers will compare two measurement methods—Corvis CT and the standard applanation tonometer—in 50 people aged 19 to 35 with mild to modera…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Eye ultrasound may replace needle for brain pressure checks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test if a simple eye ultrasound can measure brain pressure in 60 adults before and after brain tumor surgery. The ultrasound looks at the optic nerve sheath diameter, which may change with pressure. If it works, it could offer a safer, non-invasive alternative to …
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Neck scan may forecast risky blood pressure plunge in elderly surgery patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether measuring the size of a vein compared to an artery in the neck can help predict a dangerous drop in blood pressure that sometimes happens when older adults get spinal anesthesia for lower body surgery. Researchers will measure this ratio using ultrasou…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC