Qilu Hospital Of Shandong University
Clinical trials sponsored by Qilu Hospital Of Shandong University, explained in plain language.
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Gut bacteria may hold key to weight loss — trial puts probiotic to the test
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether a daily probiotic supplement called Bifidobacterium longum BL21 can help overweight or obese adults lower their body mass index (BMI) and improve metabolic health. Over 8 weeks, participants take either the probiotic or a placebo, and researchers t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common allergy drug boost brain power in kids with williams syndrome?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called clomastine fumarate in 28 children aged 3-12 with Williams syndrome, a genetic condition that causes developmental delays. The goal was to see if the drug could improve thinking, movement, and social skills by repairing brain myelin. The study used…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Probiotic BC99 shows promise for gut health in overweight adults
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a probiotic called Weizmania Coagulans BC99 can improve gut bacteria and blood fat markers (like cholesterol) in overweight adults. 72 participants took either the probiotic or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. Researchers collected blood, urine, and stool sa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Which biopsy is best for hilar cancer? new study aims to find out
Diagnosis CompletedThis study compares two ways to get tissue samples from a suspected hilar bile duct cancer: one using an endoscope with ultrasound guidance (EUS-FNA/B) and another using a scope to look directly into the bile ducts (ERCP with or without a special camera). Researchers will check w…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New AI-Guided blood test could slash unnecessary antibiotic use
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a blood test that measures three proteins (ICAM1, CFHR5, and GRN) to help doctors quickly tell whether a fever is caused by bacteria or a virus. Researchers studied 394 adults with high fever and short illness duration. The goal is to improve diagnosis and reduc…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Blood pressure pills may stop prehypertension from becoming Full-Blown disease
Prevention CompletedThis study looked at whether giving low-dose blood pressure medication to people with high-normal blood pressure and other risk factors could prevent them from developing full-blown hypertension, diabetes, or heart problems. 690 participants aged 50-79 were given either telmisart…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can botox keep scars away? new study tests different doses
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether injecting botulinum toxin type A (like Botox) into surgical wounds can prevent scars from forming. Fifty patients with emergency trauma or skin lumps received different doses (1, 2.5, or 5 units) or a placebo. Researchers measured scar appearance using a…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:09 UTC
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Can headphones silence the stress of a noisy heart procedure?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial investigates whether wearing AI-powered active noise-cancelling headphones during rotational atherectomy — a heart procedure that generates loud drilling noise — can reduce patient anxiety and improve heart rate stability. One hundred adults with severe coronary artery…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New painkiller showdown: can a Long-Acting drug beat standard care for surgery pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis 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 Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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VR headset boosts brain training for ADHD children
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding a virtual reality (VR) module that helps children imagine future events could improve standard brain-training exercises for kids with ADHD. Eighty children aged 5 to 12 took part, with half doing only the standard training and half also using VR h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Insulin resistance score may predict stent failure
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 1000 people who had a coronary stent placed to see if a score based on insulin resistance could predict whether the stent would narrow again (restenosis). Researchers measured insulin resistance using routine blood tests and checked for restenosis w…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC