National University Hospital, Singapore
Clinical trials sponsored by National University Hospital, Singapore, explained in plain language.
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Scientists test new Triple-Threat drug combo against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested the safety and best dose of a three-drug combination (selinexor, nivolumab, and ipilimumab) in 11 patients with advanced solid cancers that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to see how well patients tolerated the drugs …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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First human trial shows new magnetic field treatment safe for breast cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis first-in-human study tested the safety of a new treatment called pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) in breast cancer patients. Fourteen patients received a 30-minute PEMF session alongside their standard chemotherapy or before surgery. The main goal was to check for side e…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Robot glove aims to help stroke patients reclaim their grip
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a device called SynPhNe to see if it could help people recover hand and arm movement after a recent stroke. It was used alongside standard therapy to provide extra, guided practice with less need for constant supervision from a therapist. The goal was to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Zapping the brain to help stroke patients move again
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a safe, mild electrical brain stimulation could help people with long-term stroke effects regain arm and hand movement. Participants received either real or fake stimulation on their scalp while doing hand exercises. Researchers measured changes in brain…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Can a whiff of calm ease surgery jitters? study tests Patient-Picked scents
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether letting patients choose a calming scent (aromatherapy) could reduce anxiety before they went in for eye surgery like cataract removal. It involved 64 patients who were randomly given either their chosen scent or a placebo scent for at least 30 minutes be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC