First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Clinical trials sponsored by First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Spinal morphine may boost recovery after keyhole surgery Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Interactive web tool could speed up doctor training on sinus CT scans Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Could a heart drug help kidney patients? new trial tests finerenone for membranous nephropathy Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Can scans tell who needs surgery after liver tumor shrinks? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- DNA blood test may spot nasopharyngeal cancer earlier than current methods Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
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New dialysis solution may delay need for full treatment in kidney patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether using icodextrin, a special dialysis solution, can help people on peritoneal dialysis (a type of home dialysis for kidney failure) stay on a lower-dose regimen for longer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either icodextrin or a standar…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bead therapy may improve liver cancer treatment after shunt procedure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether drug-eluting bead chemoembolization (DEB-TACE) works better than conventional chemoembolization (cTACE) for liver cancer patients who have had a TIPS procedure to manage complications of cirrhosis. The study will enroll 206 participants and track …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Growing new skin in minutes: a breakthrough for chronic wounds?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to create living skin during surgery for wounds that won't heal easily. Doctors take a small piece of the patient's own skin, separate out stem cells, and spray them onto a scaffold that is placed on the wound. The goal is to see if this helps wounds cl…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a heart drug help kidney patients? new trial tests finerenone for membranous nephropathy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding finerenone to standard blood pressure medications can lower protein in the urine of people with primary membranous nephropathy, a kidney condition that can lead to kidney failure. About 116 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either fineren…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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AI reads your gut scans to spot disease without a scope
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is developing an artificial intelligence system that analyzes CT and MRI scans to diagnose and predict outcomes for digestive diseases like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and intestinal tuberculosis. Researchers are using data from 21 hospitals in China to train …
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Spinal morphine may boost recovery after keyhole surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a spinal injection of morphine to standard pain relief helps people recover faster and feel better after major laparoscopic (keyhole) abdominal surgery. About 700 adults having planned surgery lasting at least 2 hours will be randomly assigned t…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists create a detailed map of the nose and sinuses to uncover hidden differences
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to create a detailed map of the lining of the nose and sinuses by comparing tissue samples from different areas. Researchers will collect samples from adults undergoing sinus surgery, including those with and without inflammatory disease. By analyzin…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New embryo DNA test aims to cut miscarriages in PCOS patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to screen embryos in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) undergoing IVF. One method looks at DNA methylation patterns (PIMS), while the other checks for chromosome issues (PGT-A). The goal is to see if PIMS can lower the rate of early pregnanc…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC