Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, explained in plain language.
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Liver cancer treatment showdown: which combo causes less damage?
Disease control CompletedThis completed study compared two different combination treatments for people with intermediate-to-advanced liver cancer. Researchers wanted to see which approach caused less liver damage while controlling the cancer. They followed 562 patients who received either HAIC or TACE pr…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New monitor put to the test in Hospital's sickest patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested how accurate a wearable glucose monitor is for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers compared the monitor's readings to traditional blood tests taken from 55 critically ill patients with high blood sugar. The goal was to see if the monitor could…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Gut bugs vs. belly blues: can a probiotic cure common stomach woes?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether taking a specific mix of stomach-derived probiotics for 8 weeks could relieve symptoms of functional dyspepsia—a common condition causing chronic stomach pain, bloating, and fullness. 74 adults with this condition were given either the probiotic treatmen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Scientists use gut bugs to predict cancer treatment results
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to see if the types of bacteria in a patient's gut and mouth could help predict how well their rectal cancer would respond to chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. Researchers collected stool and saliva samples from 60 patients with locally advanced rectal c…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Scientists look back to map a mysterious stomach cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to better understand a rare type of stomach growth by looking back at the medical records of 400 patients. Researchers will compare different subtypes of the growth to see how they look, how they were treated, and how patients fared. The goal is to gather informat…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC