First Affiliated Hospital Of Zhejiang University
Clinical trials sponsored by First Affiliated Hospital Of Zhejiang University, explained in plain language.
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Brain zaps aim to fix metabolism in bipolar patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation method (temporal interference stimulation) aimed at improving metabolism in people with stable bipolar disorder who also have obesity. Researchers will measure changes in key metabolic molecules like GLP-1. The study enrolls 70 ad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Triple threat: radiotherapy, chemo, and immunotherapy take on spread rectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a new approach for people with a specific type of rectal cancer that has spread to a few other spots in the body (oligometastases). The treatment combines short-course radiotherapy, chemotherapy (CAPEOX), and an immunotherapy drug called serplulimab …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost stem cell transplant success in older blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the targeted drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy (fludarabine and melphalan) before a donor stem cell transplant can improve outcomes for patients over 50 with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. The study will compare …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can a simple drug stop bleeding in stem cell patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether etamsylate, a drug that helps blood clot, can prevent serious bleeding in people who have low platelets after a stem cell transplant. About 404 adults will receive either etamsylate or a placebo, and researchers will track who has a major bleed or dies wi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle rare lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called orelabrutinib combined with chemotherapy (bendamustine and rituximab or obinutuzumab) in people newly diagnosed with marginal zone lymphoma, a rare blood cancer. The treatment is given in cycles, followed by a maintenance phase with orelabrutinib al…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New drug cocktail may replace bone marrow transplant for some leukemia patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment for adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-ITD AML). The goal is to see if a combination of targeted drugs (gilteritinib, venetoclax, azacitidine) followed by high-dose chemotherapy can control the disease well enough to avoid…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink breast tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing whether combining trastuzumab rezetecan (a targeted drug) with toripalimab (an immunotherapy) before surgery can eliminate more tumor tissue in women with HR-positive, HER2-low breast cancer. About 111 participants will receive the drug combo for 24 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to beat leukemia in patients too frail for standard chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing a combination of two drug regimens—VA (venetoclax and azacitidine) and low-dose CHA (cladribine, homoharringtonine, and cytarabine)—given in alternating cycles to newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients aged 60 or older who cannot tole…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New drug aims to speed platelet recovery in blood cancer transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called romiplostim N01 in 130 blood cancer patients receiving a stem cell transplant from a half-matched donor. The drug is given weekly for up to 4 weeks to help platelets recover faster, reducing the need for transfusions and bleeding risk. Half the pati…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New stent study aims to seal brain aneurysms without open surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special stent (flow diverter) to treat brain aneurysms that are hard to treat with standard methods. About 164 adults aged 18-80 with certain types of aneurysms will receive the stent. The main goal is to see if the aneurysm is completely sealed one year after …
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Promising triple-drug combo aims to wipe out aggressive breast cancer before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding two targeted drugs (sintilimab and bevacizumab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can completely eliminate triple-negative breast cancer in 37 women with stage II-III disease. The main goal is to see how many patients have no cancer left at s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to save rectums in advanced cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment for people with locally advanced rectal cancer that has not spread. The treatment combines short-course radiation, chemotherapy, and two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab). The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New combo attack on aggressive breast cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for women with triple-negative breast cancer. About 35 participants will receive the combination, then undergo surgery. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame transplant complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called gecacitinib (jaktinib) combined with steroids as a first treatment for acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious complication after stem cell transplants. About 35 adults who have had a stem cell transplant and develop moderate to severe GVH…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Dual-Target CAR-T therapy takes on tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called A-CAR028 for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. A-CAR028 is a type of immune cell therapy (CAR-T) that is designed to recognize and attack leukemia cells by tar…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Double blood thinner strategy after vein stenting aims to prevent Re-Clotting
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a blood thinner (rivaroxaban) plus aspirin after a vein-stenting procedure keeps the vein open longer and prevents new clots. About 172 people with deep vein thrombosis and narrowed iliac veins will receive the combination for 6 months (rivaroxaban…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame deadly transplant complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding etanercept to the standard drug ruxolitinib can better control severe graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people who have had a stem cell transplant. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, and current treatments often fail…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop blood cancer relapse after transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy before a stem cell transplant can help prevent cancer from returning in people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). About 138 participants aged 12 to 6…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:12 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: Three-Drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—mitoxantrone liposome, cytarabine, and venetoclax—in 72 adults with acute myeloid leukemia that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if this combo can help more patients achieve complete remissi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:42 UTC
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New scan could replace bone marrow biopsy for myelofibrosis patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special type of PET/MRI scan, using a tracer called 18F-FAPI, can accurately diagnose and track myelofibrosis. Researchers will compare the scan results with standard bone marrow biopsies in 57 patients. If the scan works well, it could offer a les…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Could a new MRI scan spot prostate cancer better?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of MRI scan to see if it can diagnose prostate cancer more accurately than standard MRI. Researchers will compare the new scan's results with tissue samples from biopsies or surgery. The goal is to find better ways to detect cancer without unnecessary …
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a zapping helmet lift bipolar depression?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-invasive device that uses electrical fields to gently stimulate deep brain areas, aiming to improve depression in people with bipolar disorder. Researchers will compare the real device to a sham version in 160 adults. They will also use brain scans to under…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug combo aims to prevent oxygen drops during lung scope procedures
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding remimazolam to standard sedation (propofol and alfentanil) can lower the risk of low oxygen levels in high-risk patients during painless tracheoscopy. About 360 participants with serious health conditions (ASA class 3-4) will be randomly assigned t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New oxygen tube aims to make lung scopes safer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to give oxygen during a sedated lung scope (bronchoscopy). Normally, patients can have dangerously low oxygen levels because the scope and sedation block the airway. The new method uses a thin, flexible tube placed through the nose to deliver oxygen dir…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Dragon boats vs. home workouts: which boosts breast cancer recovery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares 12 weeks of supervised dragon boat training to unsupervised home exercise in 72 women who had breast cancer surgery. The goal is to see which approach better improves body composition, physical function, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assig…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:51 UTC
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Morning vs evening shots: which boosts stem cell donation?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving a daily G-CSF shot in the morning or evening helps healthy stem cell donors produce more cells for transplant. About 160 donors will be randomly assigned to receive the shot at 8 AM or 8 PM for 5 days. The goal is to find a simple schedule that …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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First human trial launches for experimental drug BY002
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is the first time BY002 is being tested in humans. It aims to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Healthy adults will receive either BY002 or a placebo by injection. Researchers will monitor for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Cancer pain study tracks how opioids impact sleep and emotions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 200 adults with moderate to severe cancer pain who are taking opioid painkillers like hydrocodone or oxycodone. Researchers will use smartwatches and questionnaires to track pain, sleep quality, and mood over three months. The goal is to understand how pain, i…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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AI model aims to predict Post-Surgery bleeding in stomach cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing an AI tool to predict the risk of serious bleeding after stomach cancer surgery. Researchers will collect data from 7,000 adult patients who had their stomach removed due to cancer. The goal is to help doctors decide earlier if a second surgery is needed,…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New laryngeal mask could make surgery safer and more comfortable
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares a new-generation GMA laryngeal mask with a conventional inflatable mask in patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia. The goal is to see which device is safer, easier to use, and more comfortable for patients. About 1,384 participants will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can a smile reveal hidden consciousness? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at micro-expressions—tiny, involuntary facial movements—in 200 patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness. Researchers will use emotional stimuli to trigger these expressions and combine them with EEG and MRI scans. The goal is to better classify levels o…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can a flicker of movement reveal hidden awareness?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at very small movements (micro-movements) in patients who have been unconscious for over a month after a severe brain injury. Researchers will use emotional stimuli to see if these movements, along with brain scans, can detect hidden awareness. The goal is to bet…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Blood test may replace brain scans for Alzheimer's drug monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 400 people with early Alzheimer's who are taking the drug lecanemab. Researchers want to see if simple blood tests can detect whether the drug is reducing amyloid plaques in the brain, which is currently measured with expensive PET scans. The goal is to fin…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:51 UTC