Chulalongkorn University
Clinical trials sponsored by Chulalongkorn University, explained in plain language.
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Scientists test re-engineered immune cells to fight severe lupus
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested the safety of a new cell therapy for adults with severe, hard-to-treat lupus. Doctors collected patients' own immune cells, genetically modified them to target lupus-causing B cells, and then infused them back. The main goal was to see if this experi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Life support connection test: which method keeps kidney filter working longer?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different ways to connect a kidney support machine (CRRT) to a heart/lung life support machine (ECMO) in critically ill patients. It involved 80 adults with sudden kidney failure who needed both machines. The main goal was to see which connection method kept…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Sleep drug tested to ease nighttime breathing struggles
Symptom relief CompletedThis small, completed study tested whether a single dose of the sleep medication lemborexant could help people with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Ten adults with a specific type of OSA (where they wake up easily from breathing struggles) took either the drug o…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Early heart scan may buy time for kidney patients after heart attack
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at medical records to see if getting a heart artery imaging test (coronary angiography) soon after a heart attack was linked to better outcomes for people who also had severe kidney disease. Researchers analyzed data from 139 patients to see if early testin…
Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 06:11 UTC
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Scientists test AI to predict falls in elderly
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to better predict the risk of falling in older adults. Researchers enrolled 150 Thai participants aged 65-80 and measured their brain activity, sensory function, and physical abilities. The goal was to see if combin…
Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC