Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, explained in plain language.
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New drug duo aims to wipe out lingering leukemia cells
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether combining two existing drugs, sorafenib and venetoclax, can help patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who still have tiny, hard-to-detect amounts of cancer left after their first treatment. The goal is to use this drug combination as a 'pre-emp…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 06:11 UTC
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Botox for your scalp? new combo treatment tested for hair loss
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether adding Botox (botulinum toxin type A) to a common hair loss treatment called PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections works better than PRP alone. It will involve 76 adults with genetic hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). Participants will receive three …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New hope to shield transplant patients from dangerous immune attack
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether adding a new drug called gecacitinib to standard treatment can better prevent a dangerous immune reaction called acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease (aGVHD) in patients with myelofibrosis. It will involve 40 adults with advanced myelofibrosis who are rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Ancient herb formula aims to block deadly liver cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether adding a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Fufang Biejiaruangan to standard antiviral treatment can help prevent liver cancer in people with hepatitis B-related cirrhosis. Researchers will enroll over 1,000 patients at high risk for cancer an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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Breathing gas could save lives in critical lung failure
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether adding inhaled nitric oxide gas to standard treatment can help adults with severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) survive and spend less time on breathing machines. Researchers will compare 536 patients who receive either the nitric oxide …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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New hope for young hepatitis b patients: study tests potential path to cure
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a long-acting medication called pegylated interferon alfa-2b can help children and teenagers with chronic hepatitis B achieve a 'clinical cure.' Researchers will compare the treatment group to an observation group to see if the drug improves cure rat…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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New hope for stroke recovery: drug trial aims to protect the brain after clot removal
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if adding a cholesterol-lowering drug called a PCSK9 inhibitor to standard treatment helps people recover better after a severe stroke. It will involve about 478 adults who have just had a major stroke and a procedure to remove the clot. The main goal is to …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 12:55 UTC
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AI vs. human eye: the race to spot hidden colon polyps
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a computer-aided detection (AI) system can help doctors find more growths (polyps and adenomas) in the upper part of the colon during a colonoscopy. About 686 adults aged 40-75 getting a routine colonoscopy will have two back-to-back exams: one with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can AI outsmart doctors? trial pits computers against pathologists
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help pathologists diagnose diseases more accurately and quickly. It will involve 60 pathologists reviewing digital images from 2,000 patients, comparing their usual methods to working with an AI assistant. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Glowing dye could sharpen Surgeons' vision during stomach cancer operations
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new fluorescent dye designed to help surgeons see the exact edges of stomach cancer tumors during surgery. The dye is meant to stick to cancer cells and glow under special near-infrared light, potentially making tumor removal more precise. Researchers will…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:23 UTC
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Can an AI chatbot ease the emotional burden of breast cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a smartphone-based AI chatbot can help improve the emotional well-being and quality of life for women with breast cancer. Researchers will enroll 440 participants and randomly assign them to either use the AI support tool alongside their usual care, or t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Can better food help kids fight brain cancer?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how a child's nutrition affects their quality of life while they receive radiation treatment for a brain tumor. Researchers will observe 93 children, aged 5 to 18, to see if better nutrition leads to fewer side effects and a better daily experience. …
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC