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Clinical trials sponsored by Huashan Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Looking back: does adding a new drug help fight rare brain cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis completed study looked back at the medical records of 136 patients with a rare brain cancer called primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). Researchers compared two treatment approaches: one using a standard chemotherapy drug (methotrexate) and another combining that…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New hope for stubborn muscle disease? pilot test of arthritis drug shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis small, early study tested whether a drug called tofacitinib could help adults with myasthenia gravis that doesn't respond well to standard treatments. Nineteen participants took the pill twice daily for four months, followed by a one-month observation period. Researchers mea…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:54 UTC
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Can brain games and exercise slow memory loss? new study investigates
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a 12-week program of brain training, physical exercise, and healthy lifestyle coaching could help improve or maintain thinking skills in older adults. 120 participants, aged 50-75 with normal memory or mild memory concerns, were randomly assigned to eith…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Can a special cream speed up healing after a laser facial?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a specific skincare product could help facial skin heal better after a laser treatment. 24 participants had laser treatment on both sides of their face. They used the test product on one side and a basic moisturizer on the other to compare healing. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Doctors map shoulder nerves with ultrasound
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to create a detailed picture of how nerves in the neck and shoulder look on an ultrasound scan. Researchers scanned 200 patients who were scheduled for elective surgery to understand the normal, healthy anatomy of these nerves. The goal was to gather basic knowle…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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AI could give doctors early warning for dialysis complications
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system could help monitor people on long-term kidney dialysis. Researchers analyzed past medical records from 778 patients to build computer models. The goal is to create a tool that spots early signs of problems like h…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC