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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Stem cells take on ankylosing spondylitis: first human trial begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing whether stem cells from donated bone marrow (CG-BM1) are safe for people with ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic inflammatory arthritis. Forty adults aged 18 to 40 will receive either the stem cells or a placebo by IV once a week for four weeks. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Poop pills vs. diabetes: can gut bacteria help shed pounds?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) to a calorie-restricted diet and a diabetes drug (semaglutide) helps people with obesity and type 2 diabetes lose more weight and improve metabolism. Twenty adults aged 18-60 with a BMI of 30-40 and diabetes f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Scientists investigate mysterious lung infection in south china
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at a lung infection called NTM lung disease in South China. Researchers will review medical records of about 1,500 patients and collect samples from around 100 current patients to learn how the immune system reacts. The goal is to help doctors diagnose and manage…
Sponsor: Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Gut bugs may predict kidney decline in diabetes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 270 adults with diabetic kidney disease to see if gut bacteria and blood chemicals influence blood sugar swings and disease progression. Researchers will track participants over time using continuous glucose monitors and stool/blood samples. The goal is to fin…
Sponsor: Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC