Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, explained in plain language.
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Nighttime dialysis matches daytime in kidney cleanliness
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two types of dialysis for people with end-stage kidney disease: one done at night by a machine (nocturnal automated peritoneal dialysis) and one done manually during the day (continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis). The goal was to see if the nighttime meth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Stomach bug swap shows promise for indigestion relief
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether transplanting beneficial stomach bacteria (probiotics) could relieve symptoms of functional dyspepsia, a common digestive disorder with no clear cause. 74 adults received either the probiotic or a placebo, and researchers tracked symptom changes over 8 w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Liver cancer showdown: which triple therapy causes less harm?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 562 people with advanced liver cancer to compare two treatment combinations: one using HAIC (chemotherapy directly into the liver) plus immunotherapy and targeted drugs, and the other using TACE (a procedure that blocks blood flow to the tumor) plus the same …
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:40 UTC
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Can a wearable glucose sensor be trusted in the ICU?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how accurate a continuous glucose monitor (the Microtech AiDEX®) is for critically ill patients in the ICU who have high blood sugar. Researchers compared the monitor's readings with standard blood tests in 55 adults. The goal was to see if the device could r…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:02 UTC