Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Clinical trials sponsored by Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, explained in plain language.
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New knee surgery technique tested against standard approach
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical approaches for people with a specific type of knee meniscus tear and a bow-legged alignment. About 20 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a newer bone-cut procedure or the standard bone-cut procedure, both combined with arthro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Scientists investigate why some lung infections resist treatment in southern china
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis research aims to understand why nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung infections are difficult to treat in South China's warm, humid climate. Researchers will review medical records of 1,500 past patients and collect samples from 106 current patients to study how their imm…
Sponsor: Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Scientists probe Gut's role in diabetic kidney damage
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how gut bacteria and chemicals in the blood might influence blood sugar swings and the progression of diabetic kidney disease. Researchers will observe 270 patients with this condition, monitoring their blood sugar continuously and analyzing their st…
Sponsor: Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC