Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Surgeons map better path for rare bile duct condition
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 234 adults with a rare bile duct condition called congenital biliary dilation, which can lead to serious health issues if not treated properly. Researchers developed a new way to classify the disease based on surgery needs, aiming to guide doctors in choosing…
Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New drug combo may reboot treatment for advanced liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 24 patients with advanced liver cancer whose disease got worse after standard treatment with lenvatinib and an immunotherapy drug. Researchers added a third drug, lenalidomide, to see if it could help control the cancer again. The goal was to measure how long…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:15 UTC
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Liver surgery showdown: which method spares the heart?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 1,286 older adults or those with heart risks undergoing major liver surgery. It compared two methods of controlling blood flow to the liver to see which one causes less heart injury after surgery. The goal is to find safer surgical approaches and identify ris…
Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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AI model could spot hidden blood clot risk in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study used data from over 12,000 ICU patients to create a computer model that can predict which patients are at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) – dangerous blood clots. The model was designed to be easy for doctors to understand and use. The goal is to improve preventi…
Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New RNA tool may reveal best heated chemo for rare abdominal cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested a new method to see how well two different heated chemotherapy regimens work against pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare abdominal cancer. Researchers injected a special form of chemotherapy (5-FU) before surgery to label newly made RNA in tumor cells. Afte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Should you operate on a silent bile duct? 1,000-Patient study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed over 1,000 people whose bile ducts were found to be wider than normal by chance, without causing symptoms. Researchers collected data from 25 hospitals in China to learn how common this condition is, what types exist, and whether surgery helps prevent future p…
Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC