Cancer Institute And Hospital, Chinese Academy Of Medical Sciences
Clinical trials sponsored by Cancer Institute And Hospital, Chinese Academy Of Medical Sciences, explained in plain language.
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Shorter radiation may be safer for early breast cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 140 women with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer to compare two radiation approaches after breast-conserving surgery. One group received radiation to the whole breast, while the other received a shorter course targeting only the tumor area. The goal was to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:57 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in sarcoma treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug fluzoparil to radiation therapy before surgery is safe and effective for adults with soft tissue sarcoma in the arms, legs, or trunk. Fifty-two participants received either radiation alone or radiation plus fluzoparil. The main goal was t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:56 UTC
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New combo therapy before sarcoma surgery shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested giving a targeted drug (apatinib) along with radiation therapy before surgery for soft tissue sarcoma in the arms, legs, or trunk. The goal was to see if this combination is safe and helps control the tumor. 30 adults took part, and the main focus was on wound h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:56 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough liver cancer cases
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new treatment for people with advanced liver cancer that has spread into the major blood vessels of the liver. The treatment combines a special type of radiation (moderate-dose hypofractionated radiotherapy) with an immunotherapy drug called tislelizumab. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:50 UTC
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New radiation approach shows promise for small brain metastases
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a precise type of radiation called fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT) in 33 adults with 1 to 4 small brain metastases (each 2 cm or smaller). The goal was to control the tumors while reducing the risk of a side effect called radiation necrosis, where …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:38 UTC
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Experimental cell injection targets Hard-to-Treat brain metastases
Disease control CompletedThis early study tested a new treatment called QH104 for people with solid tumors that have spread to the lining of the brain (meningeal metastases). The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-γδ T cells) injected directly into the fluid around the brain. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could a contrast dye drink cure Post-Surgery belly fluid? early trial shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether drinking iohexol, a liquid usually used for X-ray scans, can help stop chylous ascites — a buildup of milky fluid in the belly that sometimes happens after cancer surgery. 42 adults who had this complication after abdominal or pelvic cancer surgery took …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:40 UTC
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Shorter radiation proves as effective as standard for breast cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 720 women with early-stage breast cancer who had breast-conserving surgery. They were split into two groups: one received standard daily radiation for several weeks, and the other received a shorter course of radiation (hypofractionated). The goal was to see …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC
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New chemo cocktail shows promise in battling advanced rectal cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a powerful three-drug chemotherapy (FOLFOXIRI) given before surgery, plus removal of nearby lymph nodes, works better than standard chemoradiation for people with rectal cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. 180 adults aged 18-70 took part. The main goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC
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Blood test may predict lung cancer comeback
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 500 people with non-small cell lung cancer who had surgery. Researchers used a blood test to find and analyze circulating tumor cells (CTCs) before and after surgery. The goal was to see if CTC levels could help predict if the cancer would come back or spread…
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:54 UTC
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Second chance surgery: what predicts success after rectal cancer complications?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at 143 people in China who needed a second surgery after rectal cancer treatment because of a leak or tumor return. Researchers wanted to find out what factors help the second surgery succeed and whether patients can regain normal bowel function. The goal i…
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:53 UTC
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Radiation for breast cancer may raise thyroid risk, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 729 breast cancer patients who had surgery followed by radiation therapy. Researchers checked their thyroid function before and after radiation to see how many developed an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). The goal was to find out which patients are most…
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:53 UTC
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Second chance surgery: what makes it work for colorectal cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 143 people in China who had repeat surgery after their first colorectal cancer operation failed or the cancer came back. The goal was to find out what factors help the surgery succeed and whether patients can eventually go to the bathroom normally again. Rese…
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:38 UTC