Qilu Hospital Of Shandong University
Clinical trials sponsored by Qilu Hospital Of Shandong University, explained in plain language.
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New combo attack on advanced prostate cancer: drugs plus ultrasound
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for men with a certain type of advanced prostate cancer that has spread to many places in the body. It tests a treatment plan that combines hormone therapy, a drug called darolutamide, chemotherapy, and a focused ultrasound procedure on the prostate. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:04 UTC
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Quinoa diet shows promise for stabilizing blood sugar in early diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether replacing regular starchy foods with quinoa products (noodles, powder, cookies) for 14 weeks can improve blood sugar control, cholesterol levels, and glucose stability in people with early-stage type 2 diabetes. Sixty adults aged 20–70 with diabetes for l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:53 UTC
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Could cutting one amino acid boost stomach cancer treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a diet low in leucine (an amino acid) is safe and helps standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy work better for people with advanced stomach cancer. About 73 adults aged 18-70 with metastatic disease will follow this special diet alongside their treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:53 UTC
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New combo therapy targets deadly stomach cancer fluid
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting an immunotherapy drug plus a bone-strengthening drug directly into the belly can safely shrink or control fluid buildup caused by stomach cancer. About 24 adults with advanced stomach cancer and malignant ascites will receive the treatment. The …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Heart patients with stomach bug may get better bleeding protection
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at 2,600 adults who have had a heart attack, received stents, and also have an H. pylori stomach infection. These patients take blood thinners that raise their risk of stomach bleeding. The trial compares a new drug (vonoprazan plus amoxicillin) against a standar…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumors could personalize bladder cancer therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether growing a patient's tumor cells in the lab (organoids) can help doctors choose the best anti-HER2 drug for advanced bladder cancer. About 224 adults who have failed platinum chemotherapy will be enrolled. The goal is to see if this personalized approach i…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat stomach cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new combination of two drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab, together called QL1706) plus chemotherapy in people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The cancer must be HER2-negative and have …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:43 UTC
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New study tests gallbladder-saving procedure against surgery and no treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares three approaches for people who have both gallstones and stones in the bile duct: a procedure that removes stones while keeping the gallbladder (ERCP), gallbladder removal surgery plus stone removal, or monitoring without active treatment. Researchers will tra…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:39 UTC
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Could cutting one amino acid boost stomach cancer treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a diet low in leucine (an amino acid) is safe and can make standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy work better for people with stomach cancer. About 108 adults with locally advanced stomach cancer will follow this special diet alongside their treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumors could guide chemo choices for bladder cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches for choosing chemotherapy drugs in people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. One group receives drugs selected by testing on lab-grown tumor organoids, while the other gets standard treatment. The goal is to see if the organoid-guided approach…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Magnetic heart scan may spot attacks faster
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a new, noninvasive test called magnetocardiography (MCG) can accurately identify heart attacks. Researchers will enroll about 3,841 healthy volunteers and people with chest pain to compare MCG results with standard tests like EKG and blood tests. The goa…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:00 UTC
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AI could spot pancreatic tumors faster and more accurately
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing an artificial intelligence system called iEUS-SPL to help doctors identify and diagnose solid pancreatic lesions during endoscopic ultrasound. About 383 adults with suspected pancreatic lesions will take part. The goal is to see if the AI can improve accurac…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Magnetic heart scan could spot blocked arteries in minutes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new device called a magnetocardiogram (MCG) can quickly and accurately detect blocked arteries in people with suspected heart attacks. About 14,000 adults with chest pain will get an MCG scan along with standard tests. If successful, MCG could help…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Tiny stent may prevent pancreatitis after gallstone surgery
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether placing a small plastic tube (stent) in the pancreas duct can prevent pancreatitis after a gallbladder-preserving procedure to remove gallstones. About 88 adults with both gallbladder and common bile duct stones will be randomly assigned to get either sta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:03 UTC
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New therapy uses watching and imitating to help stroke patients swallow
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if watching swallowing actions—either on video or in real life—can improve swallowing function in stroke patients with difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). 90 participants will be split into three groups, all receiving standard training, with two groups also practi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New painkiller may offer longer relief after major abdominal surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a long-acting painkiller (liposomal bupivacaine) works better than a standard one (ropivacaine) for pain after open upper abdominal surgery. About 146 adults having this surgery will receive one of the two drugs injected into the belly lining before the incisi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Needles vs. nausea: acupuncture may speed Post-Surgery stomach recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether acupuncture can help people recover faster from a condition called delayed gastric emptying, where the stomach is slow to start working after surgery. About 176 adults who had part of their stomach removed will receive either acupuncture or standard care.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Virtual reality home training shows promise for stroke arm recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether virtual reality (VR) training that mimics real home settings can improve arm and hand function in people who have had a stroke. About 86 participants will be split into three groups: VR-based task training, standard task training, or traditional occupatio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:49 UTC
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Zapping the brain to restore memory after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called high-frequency rTMS can improve cognitive problems that occur after a stroke. Researchers will use brain imaging to see how the treatment affects brain activity. The study involves 40 adults aged 35-75 who…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:48 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumors could pick best chemo for bladder cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether growing a patient's bladder cancer cells in the lab (called organoids) can help doctors choose the most effective chemotherapy after surgery. About 266 adults with muscle-invasive bladder cancer will have their tumor cells tested against different drugs. …
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:58 UTC
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Scientists dive into body fluids to unlock narcolepsy mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at body fluids from 60 people with narcolepsy to find clues about what causes the condition. Narcolepsy is a rare brain disorder that causes extreme daytime sleepiness and sudden muscle weakness. The goal is to identify markers that could lead to better diagnosis…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:53 UTC
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DNA clues could forecast liver failure in hepatitis b patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at DNA methylation patterns in 100 people with hepatitis B-related liver failure or cirrhosis. Researchers aim to build a model that predicts how the disease will progress, helping doctors make better treatment decisions. The study does not test a new treatment b…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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AI eye on stomach: new tool spots precancerous changes in minutes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests an artificial intelligence system that automatically grades stomach precancerous changes (intestinal metaplasia) during endoscopy. About 3,000 adults aged 40-75 will have their scope videos analyzed by AI to see if it matches expert ratings. The goal is to make c…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Ultrasound upgrade: could a quick scan during a common bile duct procedure save time and reduce risks?
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. About 214 adults with pancreatic or bile duct diseases who need ERCP for the first time will be randomly assigne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumor clones could guide Last-Resort cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 35 people with advanced cancers that no longer respond to standard treatments. Doctors take a small sample of the tumor, grow it in the lab, and test many drugs on it to see which ones kill the cancer cells. The goal is to see if this lab test can reliably pick…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC