Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, explained in plain language.
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New combo therapy aims to beat tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a new targeted drug to standard chemotherapy helps adults with newly diagnosed acute T-lymphocytic leukemia live longer. About 154 participants will be randomly assigned to get either the new combo or chemo alone. The main goal is to see if the com…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Dental showdown: which tooth cap lasts longer after root canal?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at 246 people who need a tooth repaired after a root canal. It compares two methods: a modified endocrown (a single-piece cap) versus a post and core with a full crown (a two-piece option). The goal is to see which restoration survives better over two years, help…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:43 UTC
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Botox and platelet injections join forces to fight baldness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with Botox injections works better than PRP alone for treating male and female pattern baldness. About 76 adults aged 18 to 60 will receive monthly scalp injections for three months. Researchers will track hair density…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:37 UTC
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New ultrasound-guided technique may stop deadly stomach bleeds better than glue
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new procedure using an ultrasound scope to disconnect stomach varices (enlarged veins) and prevent them from bleeding again. It compares this method to the standard glue injection. About 84 people with high-risk stomach varices will be randomly assigned to one …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New Triple-Threat attack on tough liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a three-part treatment for advanced liver cancer that has spread into a major vein in the liver. The treatment combines immunotherapy (QL1706), a drug that blocks tumor blood supply (bevacizumab), and chemotherapy delivered directly into the liver's artery. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 13, 2026 20:18 UTC
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AI could speed brain tumor diagnosis, cut testing costs
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately predict important molecular changes in gliomas, a type of brain tumor, by analyzing digital pathology images. Researchers will compare the AI's predictions against standard laboratory test results from 2,00…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 20, 2026 16:18 UTC
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New sedative may be safer for ICU patients on breathing machines
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two sedatives, ciprofol and propofol, in ICU patients who need breathing support but are not on a ventilator. The goal is to see which drug works better and causes fewer breathing problems. About 1,680 adults from 30 hospitals in China will be included, and re…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:47 UTC
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Kidney disease muscle loss study seeks 1,000 volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often lose muscle mass and strength, a condition called sarcopenia. Researchers will follow 1,000 adults with CKD to find risk factors for sarcopenia and see how it affects their health over time. The goal is to bet…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into liver cells to uncover disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at liver tissue and blood from 240 people with various liver conditions, including fatty liver, hepatitis B, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. Researchers will use advanced cell analysis to map how liver cells change and interact as disease progresses. The goal is to find…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Can your daily habits predict diabetes complications?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 800 adults with type 2 diabetes to see how their lifestyle choices relate to long-term complications like heart or kidney problems. Researchers will track participants over time and record any complications that develop. The goal is to find early warning signs …
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Sleep apnea may worsen kidney health – new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how common sleep apnea is in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and whether it makes kidney function worse over time. Researchers will follow 356 adults with moderate to severe CKD who are not on dialysis. The goal is to find risk factors for sleep apnea…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:50 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into immune 'Boot Camps' in hepatitis b patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how immune cells in special areas called germinal centers work in people with long-term hepatitis B. Researchers will collect blood and leftover tissue from surgeries to study these immune responses. The goal is to better understand the disease, not to test a …
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:38 UTC
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Blood transfusion mystery: do platelets save lives in sepsis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at medical records of 1500 adults in the ICU with sepsis and low platelet counts. Researchers want to see if giving platelet transfusions helps patients survive for 28 days. The goal is to understand if this common treatment is helpful or harmful.
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:02 UTC
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5,000 hepatitis b patients enrolled to unlock immune secrets over time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 5,000 untreated chronic hepatitis B patients aged 1 to 80 for years. Researchers will test blood every six months to see how the immune system changes as the disease progresses. The goal is to understand the role of age and immune response in the …
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC
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Can inflammation predict diabetes trouble?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 3,000 people with type 2 diabetes to see if signs of inflammation in the blood can predict complications like heart or kidney problems. Researchers will review medical records from a hospital in China. The goal is to find early warning signs and identify high-…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC