Air Force Military Medical University, China

This study compares two ways of placing a stent in the liver to prevent repeat bleeding from swollen veins in the throat or stomach in people with cirrhosis. The standard method fully expands the stent, while the new method uses a smaller balloon to keep it slightly narrower. The…

This study is testing a combination of three treatments—radioactive beads (SIRT-Y90), an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab), and a drug that cuts off tumor blood supply (bevacizumab)—for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. Researchers will track ho…

This study tests a new way to treat bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It combines chemotherapy given directly into the liver with standard IV chemo, plus two additional drugs (adebrelimab and apatinib) that boost the immune system and block tumor growth. The tri…

This study looks at a two-part procedure to prevent repeat bleeding in people with cavernous transformation of the portal vein, a rare condition where the main vein to the liver is blocked. The procedure involves blocking the bleeding veins and partially blocking the splenic arte…

This study compares two rectal non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), indomethacin and diclofenac, to see which one better prevents pancreatitis after an ERCP procedure. About 4050 adults aged 18-90 with an intact papilla will be randomly assigned to receive one of the d…

This study compares two ways to prevent pancreatitis after a procedure called ERCP: giving a rectal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) alone versus the drug plus placing a small tube (stent) in the pancreas. The trial enrolls about 1,278 high-risk patients aged 18-90 who have not had…

This study tests whether applying mild electrical stimulation to specific acupoints before anesthesia can help maintain stable blood pressure during TAVR heart valve surgery. Researchers will compare two different stimulation frequencies in 150 adults aged 60 and older. The goal …

This study follows 504 older adults (65+) who are having an ERCP, a procedure to treat bile duct problems. Researchers want to find out which factors—like age, frailty, or mental health—lead to a longer hospital stay. The goal is to better predict and reduce hospital time for eld…