University Of Baghdad
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Baghdad, explained in plain language.
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New surgical cut found to ease pain after hemorrhoid removal
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding a small cut to the anal muscle during hemorrhoid surgery reduces pain and bleeding after the operation. 120 adults with severe hemorrhoids had either the standard surgery or the surgery with the extra muscle cut. Researchers measured pain and blee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Could a vitamin help kids fight off stomach bug?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving vitamin D to children hospitalized with rotavirus stomach flu could help them feel better faster. Researchers looked at 60 children in Iraq who had low vitamin D levels and confirmed rotavirus infection. They measured if vitamin D shortened the du…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Virtual reality vs. sound beats: new study tests ways to ease recovery after heart surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether Virtual Reality (VR) or a special sound therapy called Binaural Beat Stimulation could help patients sleep better and feel more comfortable after mechanical heart valve replacement surgery. Many patients have trouble sleeping due to the sound of their ne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Can a phone app make hospital stays less scary for kids?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a smartphone app using artificial intelligence could help nurses learn better ways to care for children in the hospital with less fear and trauma. About 100 pediatric nurses were randomly assigned to either use the new training app or receive standard ed…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Research aims to spare patients unnecessary tubes after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 559 patients who had gallbladder removal surgery to understand when surgical drains are actually needed. Drains are tubes sometimes placed during surgery to prevent fluid buildup, but they're not always necessary. The research aimed to identify which patients…
Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC