Renji Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Renji Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Can a simple drink help blood cancer patients recover from stem cell transplants?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a special oral nutritional supplement (Ensure Complete) could help patients with blood cancer maintain weight and gut health after a stem cell transplant. One hundred participants were randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a standard hosp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug combo targets brain to soothe stubborn reflux
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a gut-brain neuromodulator (Flupentixol-Melitracen) to standard acid-reducing therapy (Lansoprazole) helps people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who still have symptoms on acid suppressants alone. The trial enrolled 164 adults with GE…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New checklist could help heart patients get the right diagnosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new questionnaire called SSS-CN to see if it can accurately detect somatic symptom disorder (physical discomfort with no clear medical cause) in heart clinic patients. Over 1,800 adults aged 18-80 who had no diagnosed physical illness completed the checklist a…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New hope for faster surgery recovery: drug may cut Wake-Up time
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether nalmefene, a drug that blocks opioids, can help patients wake up more quickly and safely after general anesthesia. About 542 adults having elective surgery took part. The goal was to see if nalmefene reduces time spent in the recovery room and improves o…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Full-Body scan reveals how heart valve disease affects blood flow to organs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from RenJi Hospital used a special full-body PET/CT scanner to measure blood flow throughout the body in 34 people: 9 healthy volunteers and 16 patients with severe aortic stenosis and reduced heart function. The goal was to see how blood flow differs between…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Large study reveals how age affects unexplained physical symptoms
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at over 9,000 people in China to compare how often older and younger adults experience physical symptoms without a clear medical cause, like pain or fatigue. Researchers used questionnaires to measure these symptoms, along with depression and anxiety. The goal w…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Autoimmune disease and C-Section: new study targets bleeding risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 1,000 women with autoimmune diseases (like lupus) who had a C-section. Researchers wanted to find out how many had severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) and what factors increased that risk. By analyzing medical records, they hope to identify high…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Nerve block may help seniors recover faster after hip surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using a nerve block (numbing the leg) instead of general anesthesia (being put to sleep) helps older patients recover faster after total hip replacement. Researchers reviewed records of 516 patients over age 60 who had hip surgery. They compared early…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:45 UTC