Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Lahore
Facial Fractures, Maxillofacial Trauma
A Study Comparing The Functional And Esthetic Outcomes Of Patients Undergoing Corrective Surgery For Old Facial Fractures That Have Healed in the Wrong Position, Using Computer-Based 3D Virtual Surgical Planning Versus Conventional Planning.
The purpose of this study is to find out whether using computer-based virtual planning before surgery can improve facial functions and appearance in patients whose severe facial fractures have healed in the wrong position.
- Conditions
- Facial Fractures, Maxillofacial Trauma, Malunited Maxilla Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT07920445
- Testing
- Panfacial Fracture Reduction and Fixation, Panfacial Fracture Reduction and Fixation Using Pre-bent Plates Guided by Virtual Surgical Planning
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Lahore
Neonatal Sepsis, Neutropenia
G-CSF In Neonatal Sepsis With Neutropenia
This study will evaluate whether adding G-CSF to standard treatment improves outcomes in newborns (0-28 days) with sepsis and neutropenia.
- Trial name
- NCT07888829
- Testing
- Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF), Standard Sepsis Management
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Lahore
ACL Reconstruction
Effects of Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Muscle Inhibition After ACL Reconstruction
This randomized controlled trial will investigate the effects of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on arthrogenic muscle inhibition in athletes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT07866963
- Testing
- Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Standard Physical Therapy
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Practice Guideline
Development of Training Protocol and Application for Speech Language Pathologists on Teletherapy: A Contemporary Approach to Speech Language Therapy
The goal of this mixed-methods study is to develop and evaluate a teletherapy training protocol and a dedicated teletherapy application for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in Pakistan.
- Trial name
- NCT07820982
- Testing
- App-supported teletherapy, Usual in-person speech and language therapy
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Healthy Adult
Effectiveness of AI-Assisted Antibiotic Prescribing
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the impact of providing LLM access to physicians on antibiotic prescribing appropriateness, using a composite outcome instrument, the Antibiotic Prescribing Appropriateness Score…
- Trial name
- NCT07833293
- Testing
- ChatGPT
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Management Sciences
Acute Appendicitis, Appendicitis (Diagnosis)
Laparoscopic vs Open Appendectomy in Obese Patients
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies globally. While surgical removal of the appendix (appendectomy) is the definitive treatment, the optimal surgical approach-laparoscopic versus open-remains widely…
- Conditions
- Acute Appendicitis, Appendicitis (Diagnosis), Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT07822503
- Testing
- Open Appendectomy, Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Lahore
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Versus Music Therapy in Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
This study will recruit eligible participants from the Physical Therapy Department of the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, obtain informed consent, and randomly assign them by lottery into two groups, with the assessor…
- Trial name
- NCT07278154
- Testing
- (PNF +Conventional physical therapy ), Music Therapy + Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Malnutrition in Children
Impact of School Meal Program on Child Nutrition and Academic Performance
This study will assess the impact of a school meal program on the nutritional status and academic performance of primary school children in Lahore, Pakistan.
- Trial name
- NCT07800208
- Testing
- School Meal Program
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 496 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
Iron-Rich Snack Intervention for Anemia in Adolescent Girls
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of iron-rich snacks in combating anemia among adolescent girls.
- Trial name
- IRSA-RCT (NCT07798440)
- Testing
- Iron Rich Bars
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan
Entamoeba Histolytica Diarrhea
Nitazoxanide vs Metronidazole for Entamoeba Diarrhea in Children
This randomized controlled trial is comparing two medicines, nitazoxanide and metronidazole, for the treatment of diarrhea caused by Entamoeba histolytica in children.
- Trial name
- NIT MET (NCT07790926)
- Testing
- Nitazoxanide, Metronidazole
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Child Health Sciences and Children's Hospital, Lahore
Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Effectiveness of Saccharomyces Boulardii in Prevention of Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) is a common adverse effect in pediatric patients receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics such as co-amoxiclav for upper respiratory tract infections (URTI).
- Trial name
- NCT07785206
- Testing
- Co-amoxiclav, Saccharomyces boulardii
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- University of Child Health Sciences and Children's Hospital, Lahore
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Effect of Intensive Segmental Trunk Training on Upper Extremity Function and Seated Postural Stability in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate whether intensive segmental trunk training (ISTT) can improve upper extremity function and seated postural stability in children aged 4-12 years with spastic diplegic…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Diplegic Cerebral Palsy, Trunk Mobility, Upper Extremity Function
- Trial name
- NCT07692087
- Testing
- Intensive Segmental Trunk Training, Standard Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
FLIPPED CLASSROOM METHODS, Traditional Classroom-Based Learning
Comparison of Flipped vs Traditional Classroom Teaching for Primary Surgical Skills in Postgraduate Surgical Trainees
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the flipped classroom approach in improving the surgical skills of MS Surgery and allied specialty trainees compared with the traditional classroom method.
- Conditions
- FLIPPED CLASSROOM METHODS, Traditional Classroom-Based Learning, Surgical Skill Training
- Trial name
- NCT07729176
- Testing
- flipped classroom, traditional method of teaching,
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Lahore
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Home-based Rehabilitation
Parental Experiences of Home-Based Intensive Segmental Trunk Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this feasibility study is to evaluate the adherence, parental experiences, and perceptions of a home-based Intensive Segmental Trunk Training (ISTT) program for children aged 4-12 with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Home-based Rehabilitation, Home-based Programs, Postural Control
- Trial name
- ISTTvsVT (NCT07729124)
- Testing
- Home-Based Intensive Segmental Trunk Training (ISTT)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Iqra Khan
Superficial and Superficial Partial Thickness Burns
Effectiveness of Alovera Gel vs 1% Silver Sulfadiazine in Superficial Partial Thickness Burn Patients in Pediatric Population.
This prospective randomized controlled study aims to compare the effectiveness of Aloe vera gel versus 1% silver sulfadiazine in the treatment of superficial and superficial partial-thickness burns in the pediatric population.
- Trial name
- NCT07716605
- Testing
- Silver sulfadiazine 1%cream, Alovera gel
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Child Health Sciences and Children's Hospital, Lahore
Bowel Cleansing Prior to Clinical Procedures, Colorectal Anastomosis
Oral Antibiotics vs. No Antibiotics in Pediatric Colorectal Surgery
This study aims to evaluate whether giving oral antibiotics before elective colorectal surgery can improve recovery and reduce complications in children.
- Trial name
- PEACO (NCT07713433)
- Testing
- oral antibiotics, No Oral Antibiotics
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Muhammad Zubair Shoukat
Choledochal Cyst Resection, Biliary Atresia, Kasai Portoenterostomy Status
ERAS in Choledochal Cyst & Biliary Atresia
This study aims to compare two feeding approaches after surgery for biliary atresia and choledochal cyst in children. Traditionally, children are kept without oral feeding for more than 48 hours after these operations until bowel…
- Trial name
- NCT07709702
- Testing
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, Post-operative care
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Muhammad Zubair Shoukat
Dynamic Movement Intervention, Bobath Therapy
Effects of DMI vs Bobath on Neuromuscular Development in CP
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a leading cause of permanent motor disability in children, resulting from non-progressive disturbances to the developing brain.
- Trial name
- DMINDTSCP (NCT07238634)
- Testing
- Dynamic Movement Intervention, Bobath Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Spastic Cerebral Palsy (sCP)
Bimanual Training Versus Unilateral Task Specific Training in Children With Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common childhood neurological disorders and often results in weakness, poor coordination, and stiffness (spasticity) in one side of the body in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- BUST-CP (NCT07437274)
- Testing
- Bimanual Training, Unilateral Task-Specific Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Montiha Azeem
Colostomy - Stoma, Bowel Preparation
Comparison of Outcome of Three Days Bowel Preparation vs No Bowel Preparation in Patients of Colostomy Reversal
The goal of this trial is to compare the outcomes of colostomy reversal with three days bowel preparation with no bowel preparation in terms of anastomotic leakage, surgical site infection and hospital stay.
- Conditions
- Colostomy - Stoma, Bowel Preparation, BOWEL ANASTOMOSIS
- Trial name
- NCT06902116
- Testing
- No Mechanical Bowel Preparation, Mechanical Bowel Preparation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Child Health Sciences and Children's Hospital, Lahore