Air Force Military Medical University, China
Clinical trials sponsored by Air Force Military Medical University, China, explained in plain language.
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New combo attack on liver cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well a three-drug combination works for people with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The treatment combines internal radiation (SIRT-Y90) with two immunotherapy and anti-angiogenesis drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab). Researchers will tra…
Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with bile duct or gallbladder cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It tests a treatment plan that alternates chemotherapy given directly into the liver with chemotherapy given through the body, with or without two additional drugs (adebrelimab and ap…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Smaller stent may prevent deadly bleeding with fewer brain side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways of placing a stent (a small tube) in the liver to prevent dangerous bleeding from enlarged veins in the throat and stomach in people with liver scarring (cirrhosis). The standard method uses a fully opened stent, while the experimental method uses a s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New combo procedure may curb deadly bleeding in rare vein disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at a two-part procedure to stop bleeding in the esophagus or stomach caused by a rare condition where the portal vein is blocked. The procedure combines blocking the bleeding veins and reducing blood flow to the spleen. The goal is to lower the chance of repeat b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Battle of the NSAIDs: can one drug beat the other to stop a painful complication?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study compares two common anti-inflammatory drugs given as suppositories to prevent pancreatitis after an ERCP procedure. About 4,050 adults aged 18-90 who need ERCP will be randomly assigned to receive either indomethacin or diclofenac. The goal is to see which drug more ef…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Stent or no stent? major trial tests simpler way to prevent pancreatitis
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to prevent pancreatitis after a common bile duct procedure called ERCP. One method uses a rectal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) alone, and the other combines the drug with a small plastic tube (stent) placed in the pancreas. The trial enrolls about 1,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Acupuncture-Like stimulation may steady blood pressure during heart valve surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether applying mild electrical stimulation to specific acupoints before anesthesia can help maintain stable blood pressure during TAVR surgery. Researchers will compare high- and low-frequency stimulation in 150 older adults undergoing the procedure. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study seeks to unlock secrets of hospital stays for seniors after common procedure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people aged 65 and older who are scheduled for an ERCP, a procedure to treat bile duct or pancreas problems. The goal is to find out why some older patients need to stay in the hospital longer than others after the procedure. Researchers will look at factors lik…
Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 01, 2026 18:06 UTC