Affiliated Hospital Of Nantong University
Clinical trials sponsored by Affiliated Hospital Of Nantong University, explained in plain language.
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New anesthesia drug could make surgery safer for seniors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compares remimazolam, a newer sedative, to the standard drug propofol for anesthesia in 92 elderly patients (ages 60-75) undergoing thyroid surgery. The goal is to see if remimazolam provides smoother induction, stable vital signs, and faster recovery with fewer compli…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Ear zaps may Kick-Start stomach after pancreatic surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a device that gently stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear could reduce delayed stomach emptying after a major pancreatic surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy). 84 patients were randomly assigned to receive the stimulation during surgery or not. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Could a simple heart pill boost lung cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at medical records of 60 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who received standard immunotherapy (anti-PD-1/PD-L1 drugs). Researchers checked whether those who also took beta-blockers (commonly used for heart conditions) had different outcomes, …
Sponsor: Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Gentler lung ventilation during surgery may tame tumor inflammation, early study hints
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a lung protective ventilation strategy (a gentler way of breathing during surgery) affects inflammation around tumors and certain blood markers in 60 colorectal cancer patients. Half received standard ventilation, half received the protective method. Res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC