Qilu Hospital Of Shandong University
Clinical trials sponsored by Qilu Hospital Of Shandong University, explained in plain language.
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink lung tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs (tislelizumab, anlotinib, and nab-paclitaxel) given before surgery to people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can eliminate or greatly reduce the tumor before it is removed. The st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain oxygen tracking may boost survival after cardiac arrest
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using special brain monitors (near-infrared light, ultrasound, and brain wave tracking) can help doctors better manage oxygen levels in the brain for people on life support after a cardiac arrest. The goal is to see if this approach increases the number o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Gallstone showdown: which treatment wins?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares three approaches for people with both gallstones and bile duct stones: a gallbladder-preserving procedure using an endoscope, ERCP plus gallbladder removal surgery, or conservative management with medication or watchful waiting. Researchers will track complica…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Old drug, new hope: spironolactone may help kids with rare Autism-Linked gene mutations
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether spironolactone, a common diuretic, can improve learning and behavior in children aged 3–10 with NCOR gene mutations, which are linked to autism spectrum disorder. Only 2 children will be enrolled, and researchers will measure changes in intelligence and a…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Tiny stent may prevent pancreatitis after gallstone surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether placing a small plastic tube (stent) in the pancreas during a gallstone removal procedure can prevent pancreatitis, a painful inflammation. 88 adults with both gallbladder and common bile duct stones will be randomly assigned to receive either standard ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat stomach cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab, together called QL1706) plus standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced HER2-negative stomach cancer that has low PD-L1 levels. The study will enroll 77 particip…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could cutting one amino acid help fight stomach cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 3-day low-leucine diet can make chemotherapy and immunotherapy work better for people with advanced stomach cancer. Researchers believe the diet may activate immune cells in the tumor. The trial involves 73 participants and will measure tumor shrinkage …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Could a 3-Day diet boost stomach cancer treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short-term diet low in leucine (an amino acid) can make standard chemo-immunotherapy work better for stomach cancer patients. About 108 people will follow the diet for 3 days during each treatment cycle. Researchers will check if this approach improves …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumors could personalize bladder cancer chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether growing a patient's tumor cells in the lab (organoids) can help doctors choose the most effective chemotherapy after bladder cancer surgery. Researchers will compare survival rates of patients whose chemo was guided by organoid tests versus standard care.…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumors may pick best drug for bladder cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study uses lab-grown mini-tumors (organoids) from bladder cancer patients to see which anti-HER-2 drug works best. It compares survival rates of patients whose treatment is guided by these organoids versus standard protein testing. The goal is to improve one-, two-, and thre…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Quinoa diet shows promise for taming type 2 diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eating quinoa-based foods instead of regular starches can improve blood sugar and fat levels in people with early-stage type 2 diabetes. Sixty adults with diabetes for less than 5 years will eat quinoa noodles, powder, or cookies for 14 weeks. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New combo shot targets stomach cancer belly fluid
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting two drugs directly into the belly can help control fluid buildup (ascites) caused by stomach cancer. The drugs are sintilimab, which helps the immune system fight cancer, and zoledronic acid, which may slow cancer growth. The trial involves 24 a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Could a Two-Week pill combo replace six months of acid blockers for heart patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at 2,600 heart attack patients who had a stent placed and also have an H. pylori infection. Half will get a 2-week course of vonoprazan plus amoxicillin to treat the infection, while the other half gets a standard 6-month acid blocker (pantoprazole). The goal is …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:11 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tackle tough prostate cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted ultrasound for men with metastatic prostate cancer that has spread widely. The goal is to see if adding focused ultrasound to standard triple therapy can better control the disease. About 116 men will t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:10 UTC
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Magnetic heart scan could spot hidden chest pain causes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a magnetocardiography (MCG) device can detect reduced blood flow to the heart muscle in people with acute chest pain but no major artery blockages. About 3,786 participants will undergo MCG scanning, and results will be compared to a standard ultrasound t…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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AI could spot pancreatic tumors faster and more accurately
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a computer program called iEUS-SPL that helps doctors identify different types of solid growths in the pancreas during an endoscopic ultrasound. About 383 adults with suspected pancreatic lumps will take part. The goal is to see if the AI can correctly tell …
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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AI eye on the stomach: could a computer spot cancer risk better than doctors?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests an artificial intelligence system designed to automatically score precancerous changes in the stomach lining during endoscopy. Researchers will compare the AI's scores to those of expert doctors in 3,000 participants aged 40-75. The goal is to see if the AI can r…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Magnetic heart test could revolutionize heart attack diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, noninvasive device that uses ultra-sensitive magnetocardiography to detect heart attacks. Researchers will enroll nearly 4,000 healthy volunteers and chest pain patients to see if this magnetic scan can identify heart damage more accurately than current me…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Magnetic heart scan could spot blocked arteries in minutes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a new device called magnetocardiography (MCG) can quickly and accurately detect blocked arteries in people with suspected heart attack symptoms. Researchers will compare MCG results with standard tests in about 14,000 adults. If successful, MCG could hel…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can a simple inhaled antibiotic stop ventilator pneumonia?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether inhaling an antibiotic called colistin can prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in ICU patients at high risk for drug-resistant infections. About 508 adults on breathing machines for at least two days will receive either colistin or a placebo via…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New study aims to find best surgery for stomach cancer to prevent heartburn
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at two different ways to reconnect the stomach after surgery for upper stomach cancer. The goal is to see which method causes less acid reflux and helps patients feel better and eat better. About 52 adults with early-stage stomach cancer will take part across six…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Brain zaps may boost memory after stroke – new trial tests it
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called high-frequency rTMS can improve cognitive problems that often follow a stroke. Researchers will use brain imaging to see how the treatment affects brain activity. The trial aims to enroll 40 adults aged 35…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Needles vs. nausea: acupuncture tested for Post-Surgery stomach paralysis
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether traditional Chinese acupuncture can help people whose stomachs stop working properly after partial stomach removal surgery. 176 adults will receive either real or sham acupuncture alongside standard care. The goal is to see if acupuncture shortens the tim…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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VR home therapy could boost stroke arm recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether virtual reality (VR) training in a simulated home environment can improve arm and hand function in people recovering from a stroke. Researchers will compare VR-based task-oriented training to standard therapy in 86 participants. They will also use brain s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New painkiller showdown: can a Long-Acting drug beat standard care for surgery pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a long-acting painkiller (liposomal bupivacaine) works better than a standard one (ropivacaine) for pain after upper abdominal surgery. About 146 adults having open surgery will receive one of the two drugs injected into the belly lining before the incision is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Can watching someone eat help you swallow again? new stroke therapy shows promise
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether watching real-life swallowing movements (like a family member eating) can improve swallowing function in stroke patients with dysphagia. Ninety participants will be split into three groups: standard therapy, therapy plus watching swallowing videos, or the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Scientists hunt for narcolepsy clues in body fluids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at proteins and metabolites in the body fluids of 60 people with narcolepsy, a rare sleep disorder. The goal is to find biological markers that could explain what causes the condition and help doctors diagnose it more accurately. Participants provide samples for …
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Mini tumors in a dish could personalize bladder cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to choose chemotherapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Doctors will grow a miniature version of a patient's tumor in the lab (called an organoid) and test different drugs on it to see which works best. Then, the patient receives the drug that k…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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DNA clues could help predict liver failure in hepatitis b patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at DNA methylation patterns in 100 people with severe liver failure caused by hepatitis B. Researchers aim to build a model that predicts how the disease will progress, which could help doctors make better treatment decisions. The study is observational and does …
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can Lab-Tested tumor fragments pick the right drug for stubborn cancers?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new method to help choose cancer drugs for people with hard-to-treat solid tumors. Doctors take a small piece of the tumor, grow it in the lab, and test many drugs on it to see which works best. Then they give that drug to the patient. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Ultrasound boost for bile duct procedures: could save patients from unnecessary surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) at the same time as a standard bile duct procedure (ERCP) helps doctors make better treatment choices. 214 adults with pancreatic or bile duct diseases will be randomly assigned to get either the combined procedure …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:33 UTC