Qilu Hospital Of Shandong University
Clinical trials sponsored by Qilu Hospital Of Shandong University, explained in plain language.
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Diabetes drug trial aims to strengthen failing hearts
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether dapagliflozin, a medication originally for diabetes, can help improve heart muscle function in people hospitalized with acute heart failure. Researchers will enroll 188 patients and use special heart ultrasound imaging to measure changes in how well …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:41 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight bladder cancer and save the bladder
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a combination of two drugs, vedisertib and toripalimab, can effectively treat muscle-invasive bladder cancer while allowing patients to keep their bladder. The trial will enroll 59 adults who have not had prior cancer treatment. Participants will rec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New hope for women battling returned cervical cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new combination of three drugs for women whose cervical cancer has returned after initial treatment. It is for patients whose cancer cells have a specific marker called HER2. The main goal is to see if this combination can shrink or control the cancer and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Can a simple stool test help prevent painful UC Flare-Ups?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if using simple stool tests to guide treatment decisions works better than standard care for keeping ulcerative colitis (UC) under control. It will involve 240 adults with UC who are currently in remission. Researchers will compare how often patients have fl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Common stomach drug put to test in pancreatic cyst recovery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if taking common stomach acid-reducing drugs (proton pump inhibitors) after a procedure to drain a pancreatic cyst helps or hurts recovery. Researchers will compare patients who receive the drug to those who do not. They will track how many follow-up p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Doctors test 'Activated' saline to fight bladder tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study is testing a new liquid treatment called Plasma-Activated Saline Solution (PASS) for bladder cancer. Five patients scheduled for bladder removal surgery will receive the liquid directly into their bladder over one week. The main goals are to see if the treatment …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink tumors before colon cancer surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether adding a new two-drug immunotherapy (QL1706) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink tumors in people with a common type of stage III colon cancer. About 21 patients will receive the drug combination for about 3 months, followed by su…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Race against time: can early heart pump save lives after heart attack complication?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if using a mechanical heart pump early can help patients who develop a dangerous heart wall tear after a major heart attack. It will involve 100 patients who are in the very early stages of shock. Researchers want to see if the pump, inserted within hours, c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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Could a rechargeable device save money on bladder treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a newer, rechargeable version of a bladder control device saves money compared to the older, non-rechargeable type. It will look at the long-term treatment costs for about 268 patients who have nerve-related bladder problems that didn't improve with stan…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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Doctors test new 'Scopeless' spleen treatment to stop deadly bleeding
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new, less invasive way to treat a dangerous bleeding complication in people with advanced liver disease (cirrhosis). Doctors will use a special ultrasound scope to inject tiny particles into the spleen, aiming to reduce pressure in the liver's blood vessel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:05 UTC
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Can gentle exercise rebuild muscle in frail heart patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a gentle, supervised exercise program (called Phase I cardiac rehab) can help older adults who have both heart disease and significant muscle loss. Researchers will compare 100 participants doing the rehab exercises plus standard care against those r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:51 UTC
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Could a simple breath test save lives in the ER?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if chemicals in a person's breath can help doctors quickly tell if chest pain is from a life-threatening heart problem or something less serious. Researchers will collect breath samples from 6,000 people arriving at the emergency room with chest pain. They …
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New scan aims to cut heart attacks from missed chest pain clues
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if a special type of CT scan can help emergency room doctors make better decisions for patients with chest pain who are at moderate risk for heart problems. It will compare the new scan approach to standard care for 2000 patients to see if it leads to fewer …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Brain light treatment tested for kids with ADHD
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a non-invasive light therapy, called transcranial photobiomodulation, can help children and teenagers with ADHD. Researchers will shine safe, low-level light on participants' heads to see if it improves focus, behavior, and sleep. The goal is to find…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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AI steps in to train doctors on spotting risky stomach changes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can effectively train doctors to better assess a pre-cancerous stomach condition called gastric intestinal metaplasia. Eight endoscopists will use the AI tool to score videos of stomach exams, then later score v…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Does time slow down at high altitude? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how being at different altitudes affects a person's ability to accurately perceive the passage of time. Healthy adults will estimate short time intervals while in a special chamber that simulates altitudes from 500 to 3000 meters. Researchers will al…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:54 UTC