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Clinical trials and research at Assiut University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 102 clinical trials run by Assiut University that are recruiting, in Egypt. 2 were first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 3 (5), Phase 4 (4), Phase 1/2 (3), Early Phase 1 (2). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 102Clinical trials
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All recruiting trials (102)
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Oral Gabapentin vs IV Neostigmine/Atropine vs Both for Preventing PDPH
This study tests whether taking gabapentin by mouth, getting neostigmine with atropine by IV, or using both can help prevent postdural puncture headache after spinal anesthesia in pregnant patients.
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Predicting Heart Muscle Recovery After CTO Revascularization
This study looks at whether blood tests and stress echo measurements can predict which patients with CTO will regain heart muscle function after a revascularization procedure.
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Lower-dose induction for pediatric AML with G-CSF support
This study tests a lower-dose induction regimen with G-CSF in children with de novo acute myeloid leukemia to see if it lowers early toxicity without hurting survival.
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Change in Fat Content of Bone Metastases After Treatment
This study tests if a special MRI method can see early changes in bone metastases by measuring fat content before and after chemotherapy or radiotherapy in adults.
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Health education to see if primigravida women choose vaginal delivery more often
A health education program is being tested to see if it helps first-time pregnant women in choosing vaginal delivery over unnecessary cesareans.
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Low-volume vs standard-volume ultrasound-guided bilateral intermediate cervical plexus block for thyroidectomy pain
This study tests whether using a smaller amount of local anesthetic on both sides before thyroidectomy can provide good pain relief while better preserving breathing.
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Fetal Heart Function in Growth-Restricted Pregnancies
This study tests whether fetal echocardiography using a modified Tei index (Mod-MPI) can reveal early heart changes in pregnancies affected by fetal growth restriction (IUGR).
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Patient-centered education after hip fracture surgery
A structured education program after hip fracture surgery is being tested to see if it helps patients recover better than routine care alone.
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AI symptom checks before visiting physical therapy: does it change spine care decisions?
This study tests whether using AI symptom-checking tools like ChatGPT before a visit affects shared decision-making during the first physical therapy evaluation for adults with neck, back, or radicular spine problems.
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Early Cardiopulmonary Rehab Bundle for Cardiac Surgery Patients
A group of 140 adults who recently had heart surgery will try an early cardiopulmonary rehab program to see if it helps their daily function and outcomes compared with a similar group not receiving the program.
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Humidification methods in trauma ICU patients on mechanical ventilation
This study tests whether active heated humidifiers or passive heat-and-moisture exchangers work better in trauma ICU patients who need long-term mechanical ventilation.
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Ondansetron and lidocaine instillation to ease postoperative pain after lower abdominal cancer surgery
This study tests whether putting ondansetron together with lidocaine directly into the abdomen can reduce pain after lower abdominal cancer surgery.
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Predictors and Outcomes of Ventilated Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
This study looks at which factors predict outcomes for patients with ventilated hospital-acquired pneumonia to help guide care.
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AI-assisted interactive case-based training to improve smoking cessation counseling by medical interns
This study tests whether AI-powered interactive case-based training helps medical interns provide better smoking cessation counseling.
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TREPP: A Minimally Invasive Open Approach to Repair Inguinal Hernias
This study tests the trans rectus sheath extra-peritoneal procedure (TREPP) to repair inguinal hernias and see if it reduces pain and recurrence relative to traditional methods.
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Midline Stoma Outcomes
This study tests outcomes for temporary ileostomies or colostomies placed through the midline incision to see how patients fare after stoma reversal.
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Azithromycin added to usual care to see if it lowers bronchiectasis flare-ups
This trial tests whether taking azithromycin daily for a year reduces bronchiectasis-related flare-ups in adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.
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Bronchiectasis Phenotype Identification Model for Adults
This study tests a baseline classifier to categorize adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis into phenotype groups using data collected over time.
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BASE: Aiming to test a simple, objective way to gauge bronchiectasis severity and predict flare-ups
This study tests a new BASE framework to classify how severe non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis is right now and see if it can predict 12 months of worsening or flare-ups.
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How knee alignment changes after total hip replacement
This study tests whether knee alignment changes after a hip replacement in people with hip problems.
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CLEAR model to predict when people with severe COPD can be taken off ventilatory support
This project will see if the CLEAR model can predict which adults with severe COPD on invasive or non‑invasive ventilation can be safely taken off ventilatory support.
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Pressure-controlled volume-guided vs volume-controlled ventilation during laparoscopic abdominal cancer surgery
This study tests whether two ventilation modes—PC-VG and VCV—affect heart and lung function in adults undergoing laparoscopic abdominal cancer surgery with a tilted position.
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Laparoscopy vs Open Surgery for Endometrial Cancer Staging in Low-Resource Settings
This study tests whether laparoscopic surgical staging for early endometrial cancer leads to faster first ambulation compared with open surgery in low-resource settings.
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Early partial weight-bearing to improve recovery after pelvic fixation
This trial will test whether starting partial weight-bearing right away instead of waiting helps adults (18–55) recover function, pain, walking ability, and quality of life after pelvic fixation surgery.
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Three conservative surgeries for placenta accreta spectrum: a comparison
Researchers compare three uterus-preserving surgical options to see which works best for placenta accreta spectrum.
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Does how a baby is delivered relate to vaginal laxity and pelvic floor changes measured by ultrasound?
Researchers will use 2D and 3D transperineal ultrasound to see how vaginal laxity relates to delivery mode and pelvic floor structure in women who have given birth.
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Vaginal Vault Support at Hysterectomy
This trial tests a new double-ligament vault suspension during hysterectomy to help prevent vaginal apex prolapse in women undergoing the procedure.
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Behavioral therapy for persistent chronic cough
This program will try behavioral cough suppression therapy to help adults whose cough has lasted more than eight weeks and has not improved with usual treatments.
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Modified trabeculectomy after failed combined phaco with GATT
This trial tries a modified trabeculectomy operation to lower eye pressure in people whose cataract surgery combined with GATT or phacogoniopuncture did not control their glaucoma.
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Adding blood flow restriction to physical therapy for adolescents with spasmodic rigid flatfoot
This trial will test whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) training to physical therapy helps adolescents with spasmodic rigid flatfoot do better than standard physical therapy alone.
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Abdominal nerve block versus thoracic epidural for pain after major abdominal cancer surgery
This will test whether combined subcostal and lateral transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks provide pain relief comparable to thoracic epidural anesthesia for adults having major abdominal cancer surgery.
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Erector spinae plane block for pain after laparoscopic abdominal surgery
This will test whether giving an erector spinae plane block reduces pain and 24-hour opioid use for adults having laparoscopic abdominal surgery.
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Flexible versus semi-rigid ureteroscopy for upper ureteric stones under 2 cm
This will test whether flexible or semi-rigid ureteroscopy works better for adults with upper ureteric stones smaller than 2 cm.
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Unstimulated gluteus maximus sphincteroplasty to treat bowel incontinence
This procedure tests whether using the patient's unstimulated gluteus maximus muscle to create a new anal sphincter can help people with severe fecal incontinence that hasn't improved with other treatments.
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Using multiparametric MRI to predict early response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer
This project will try multiparametric MRI scans to see if early changes can predict which people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer will respond to cisplatin-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
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Pre-surgery chemotherapy and MRI accuracy for staging muscle-invasive bladder cancer
This project will see if giving chemotherapy before surgery changes how accurately MRI can stage muscle-invasive bladder cancer in people scheduled for cystectomy.
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Combined hysteroscopic and laparoscopic repair for cesarean scar niche
This trial will try a combined hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgical repair to treat women with symptomatic cesarean scar niches who have postmenstrual spotting.
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Silver diamine fluoride vs fluoride varnish to lower Streptococcus mutans in children
This trial will see if applying 38% silver diamine fluoride on one side of the mouth and 5% fluoride varnish on the other lowers Streptococcus mutans in children aged 3–8 with bilateral cavities.
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Ultrasound-guided Pulmonary Artery Catheterization in Pulmonary Hypertension
This study tests whether using ultrasound to guide the placement of a pulmonary artery catheter helps diagnose pulmonary hypertension.
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Early colchicine before drug-eluting stent placement for non‑STEMI patients
This trial will test whether a short course of colchicine given before and after PCI helps people with non‑ST elevation heart attacks treated with drug‑eluting stents.
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ECG Changes After Seizures in Children
This study looks at how a child’s heart rhythm changes in the minutes to hours after seizures to see if patterns relate to seizure type and severity.
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Posterior spinal fusion outcomes and complications for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
This project will see if posterior spinal fusion corrects the Cobb angle and what complications occur in adolescents (10–18 years) with moderate-to-severe idiopathic scoliosis.
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Mini-pool IVIG treatment for children with persistent ITP
This trial will test whether mini-pool IVIG given to children ages 1–10 with persistent ITP can raise platelet counts and reduce bleeding and hospital visits.
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Noninvasive breathing support for severe community-acquired pneumonia
This trial tests whether high-velocity nasal insufflation (HVNI) or standard noninvasive ventilation (NIV) better helps adults with community-acquired pneumonia and low oxygen levels avoid intubation or death within 48 hours.
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Breathing support options for adults with Guillain-Barré respiratory failure
This will test whether high-velocity nasal cannula or bi-level noninvasive ventilation works better for adults with Guillain-Barré syndrome who have severe breathing problems.
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Treating post-operative breathing failure with noninvasive mask ventilation versus high-velocity nasal oxygen
This trial will test whether noninvasive ventilation (a tight-fitting mask) or high-velocity nasal oxygen works better at preventing return to a breathing tube in adults who develop breathing failure within 48 hours after major surgery.
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Using EEG to Distinguish Between Types of Stroke
This study is testing if brain activity measured by EEG can help doctors tell the difference between two types of strokes and predict how well patients will recover.
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Using the Lung Sliding Index to distinguish common lung diseases
This project will test whether the Lung Sliding Index (LSI) measured by bedside ultrasound can tell apart various lung conditions in adults with lung disease and in healthy volunteers.
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Evaluating a tool for predicting residual neuromuscular block in surgical patients
This study is testing a new tool to see if it can help doctors predict leftover muscle weakness in surgical patients after they wake up from anesthesia.
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Basic blood and clotting tests in children with type 1 diabetes
This study in children with type 1 diabetes will look at basic blood and clotting test results and compare them with healthy kids to see if there are differences related to diabetes.
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Non-invasive treatment for lung tumors using thermal ablation
This study is testing a new way to treat lung tumors using heat without surgery for patients who can't have surgery due to other health issues.
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Impact of elective cesarean sections on newborn respiratory distress
This study looks at whether having an elective cesarean section affects the chances of newborns having breathing problems, specifically for pregnant women aged 20-39 who are at least 37 weeks along and have received treatment to help their baby's lungs.
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Observing outcomes in pediatric vascular trauma treatment
This study looks at how different treatments, especially surgeries, help children aged 3 to 18 recover from vascular injuries.
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HoLEP versus bipolar enucleation for men with large prostates
This will test whether bipolar enucleation works as well as Holmium Laser Enucleation (HoLEP) for men over 50 with large prostates who need surgery for BPH.
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Using EEG to guide anesthesia in major abdominal surgery
This study is testing if using brain wave monitoring during anesthesia can help reduce low blood pressure and complications after major abdominal surgery.
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Analyzing urinary infections in pregnant women experiencing preterm labor
This study tests if pregnant women who are at risk of preterm labor have urinary infections to help improve their care and treatment options.
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Using nebulized tranexamic acid to reduce blood loss in sinus surgery
This study tests if giving a medication called tranexamic acid before sinus surgery can help reduce bleeding and improve the surgery for patients.
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Identifying Right and Left Septal Accessory Pathways in Heart Patients
This study is trying to figure out the differences between right and left accessory pathways in heart patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome to help improve treatment options.
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Evaluating trace elements in follicular fluid and their impact on ICSI outcomes
This study is testing whether certain trace elements in follicular fluid can affect the success of ICSI treatments for women who are good responders.
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Differences in chest pain symptoms between diabetic and non-diabetic patients
This study looks at how chest pain symptoms differ between diabetic and non-diabetic patients who have had a heart attack to see if diabetes affects their ability to feel pain.
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Comparing high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid for treating TMJ disorders
This study is testing whether high or low molecular weight hyaluronic acid injections can help people aged 17 to 70 with TMJ disorders feel better when other treatments haven't worked.
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Improving oral care to prevent pneumonia in COPD patients in the ICU
This study is testing if better oral care can help prevent pneumonia in COPD patients who are in the ICU.
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Comparing different scoring systems for severe trauma patients
This study is testing which scoring system works best to measure the severity of injuries in adults with multiple serious injuries to improve their care and outcomes.
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Examining Doppler Measurements in Obese Pregnant Women
This study looks at how blood flow in the uterine artery differs between obese and normal-weight pregnant women to see if it helps explain complications during pregnancy.
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Using ultrasound to improve diagnosis of nerve disorders like GBS and CIDP
This study is testing if using ultrasound can help doctors better diagnose nerve disorders like Guillain-Barré Syndrome and CIDP by comparing ultrasound results with other nerve tests.
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Assessing outcomes of a foot surgery for flatfoot deformity
This study is testing a new foot surgery to see if it can help adults with flatfoot who haven't found relief from other treatments.
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Comparing two surgical techniques for undescended testis treatment
This study is testing which surgical method works better to help boys with undescended testicles get them to move down into the scrotum during treatment.
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GPX4 Levels in Ankylosing Spondylitis and Axial Psoriatic Arthritis
This study tests whether the enzyme GPX4 is different in people with ankylosing spondylitis or axial psoriatic arthritis compared with typical levels in blood.
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Investigating arterial stiffness in sepsis patients
This study is testing if measuring how stiff the arteries are can help predict kidney problems in adults with sepsis.
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Comparing two methods of stoma placement to reduce complications
This study is testing two different ways to place a stoma to see which method helps reduce complications for patients having abdominal surgery.
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Comparing single and multiple surgeries for nasal and alveolar repairs in cleft lip and palate patients
This study is testing whether doing all the necessary nose and gum repairs in one surgery is better than spreading them out over multiple surgeries for kids with cleft lip and palate.
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Comparing laparoscopic and open surgery for intestinal obstruction caused by adhesions
This study is testing whether laparoscopic surgery is a better option than open surgery for patients with intestinal blockages caused by adhesions who haven't improved with other treatments.
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Assessing long-term effects of fibular graft donor site
This study is looking at how the leg where a bone graft was taken from feels and works years after the surgery, to see if there are any long-term problems compared to the other leg.
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Comparing two types of nerve blocks for pain relief during shoulder surgery
This study is testing which type of nerve block can better relieve pain after shoulder surgery for patients.
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Using perfusion index to assess postoperative pain in children
This study is testing if a special measurement called the perfusion index can help doctors understand and manage pain in young children after they have surgery for hypospadias.
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Using Gentamicin and Dexamethasone for Bronchiectasis Treatment
This study tests whether using gentamicin and dexamethasone can help people with bronchiectasis who are on mechanical ventilation feel better and breathe easier during acute flare-ups.
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Using ultrasound to predict the size of endotracheal tubes in children
This study is testing if using ultrasound to measure a child's wrist can help doctors choose the right size of breathing tube for kids aged 1 to 6 during surgery.
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Compare two norepinephrine doses to prevent low blood pressure after spinal anesthesia for C-section
This study will see if two different infusion rates of norepinephrine can prevent low blood pressure in women having a planned cesarean delivery with spinal anesthesia.
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Comparing pain relief methods after cesarean sections
This study is testing which pain relief method works best after cesarean sections, comparing different nerve blocks and morphine to help new moms feel better.
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Pectoral nerve block versus thoracic paravertebral block to prevent chronic pain after mastectomy
This trial will test whether a pectoral (PECS) block or a thoracic paravertebral (TPVB) block given during mastectomy better prevents long-term chest, axillary, or arm pain in adult women.
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Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension after pulmonary embolism
This project tests how often people who had an acute pulmonary embolism develop chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and which symptoms and echocardiography findings predict it in symptomatic patients.
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Azithromycin for acute exacerbations of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
This study will test whether adding azithromycin to standard care helps people with mild to early-moderate acute exacerbations of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
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Nebulized dexmedetomidine with ketamine versus dexmedetomidine alone for sedation in children having cleft palate repair
This will test whether adding ketamine to nebulized dexmedetomidine helps sedate children undergoing cleft palate repair and reduces emergence delirium.
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Examining the impact of cardiovascular issues on bronchiectasis patients
This study looks at how heart problems affect the health and quality of life of people with bronchiectasis during flare-ups compared to those without heart issues.
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Assessing MRI Techniques for Diagnosing Bladder Cancer
This study is testing if two different types of MRI scans can help doctors better diagnose invasive bladder cancer in patients who are suspected of having it.
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Program to improve diabetes self-management among university students
This study is testing a new program to help university students with diabetes manage their condition better and see if it improves their blood sugar levels compared to regular care.
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Using high-flow nasal cannula for managing bronchiectasis exacerbations
This study is testing if using a high-flow nasal cannula can help people with bronchiectasis who have breathing problems during flare-ups feel better compared to traditional breathing support methods.
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Using magnesium sulphate to improve muscle relaxation in children during abdominal surgery
This study is testing if giving magnesium sulphate before surgery can help children aged 2 to 12 relax their muscles better during abdominal surgery compared to standard medications.
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Using Dexamethasone to Prevent Post-surgery Bowel Issues After Cesarean Sections
This study is testing if giving Dexamethasone can help women aged 18-40 recover better from bowel issues after having a cesarean section.
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Augmenting partial ACL tears: early outcomes
This study will test whether ACL augmentation improves knee function in people aged 15–50 with a partial ACL tear by using the IKDC score.
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Evaluating torsional deformity in children after knee correction surgery
This study is testing how well a new knee surgery helps young children with bow legs by looking at any twisting problems left after the surgery.
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Using tranexamic acid to reduce inflammation in traumatic brain injury
This study is testing if giving tranexamic acid to patients with traumatic brain injury can help reduce inflammation and improve their recovery.
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Comparing two pain relief methods after gallbladder surgery
This study is testing two different pain relief methods after gallbladder surgery to see which one helps patients feel better with less pain.
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Comparing cyclosporine and rituximab for treating autoimmune hemolytic anemia
This study tests whether cyclosporine can be a better treatment than rituximab for adults with autoimmune hemolytic anemia who haven't improved with steroids.
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Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children at Assiut University Hospital
This study looks at children with inflammatory bowel disease to see what factors might affect their condition and how it can be better managed.
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Nebulized bupivacaine for pain relief in children undergoing cleft palate repair
This study is testing if a new way of giving pain relief with a mist of bupivacaine can help children feel less pain during and after cleft palate surgery.
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Comparing low dose dexmedetomidine and ketamine for pain management in patients with multiple rib fractures
This study is testing whether low dose dexmedetomidine or ketamine works better for managing pain in patients with multiple rib fractures while they are in the ICU.
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Using tranexamic acid to reduce inflammation in sepsis patients
This study is testing if tranexamic acid can help reduce inflammation in patients with sepsis.
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Using Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Blood Loss in Pediatric Hip Surgery
This study is testing if giving tranexamic acid can help reduce blood loss during hip surgery in children and lower the chances they need a blood transfusion.
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Abnormal CD56 expression in hematologic cancers
This project will test if CD56 is abnormally expressed across different blood cancers in newly diagnosed patients.
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Risk factors and outcomes of biliary complications after adult living-donor liver transplant
This project will look at how often and why bile-duct problems happen and what the outcomes are in adults who had a living-donor liver transplant at Al-Rajhy/Assiut University.
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Investigating the effects of a specific pain relief technique on breathing after abdominal surgery
This study is testing if a special pain relief technique can help people breathe better and feel less pain after having abdominal surgery.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Assiut University are recruiting right now?
102, as of November 12, 2026. 2 of them were first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in Egypt. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 3: 5, Phase 4: 4, Phase 1/2: 3, Early Phase 1: 2. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
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