Renji Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Renji Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Special nutritional drinks may help stem cell transplant patients keep weight and gut health
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether a special nutritional drink (Ensure) can help patients with blood cancer maintain weight and gut health after a stem cell transplant. 100 adults were split into two groups: one received standard care, the other added the nutritional drink. The goal wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:05 UTC
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New screening tool could spot hidden mental health struggles in heart patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new questionnaire called SSS-CN to see if it can accurately detect somatic symptom disorder (SSD) in heart outpatients. SSD causes physical symptoms like pain or fatigue that are linked to mental distress, but many patients go to general hospitals instead of m…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:49 UTC
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Brain-Targeted pills soothe stubborn heartburn in new study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether gut-brain neuromodulators (Flupentixol-Melitracen) can improve symptoms in people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who still have issues despite standard acid-reducing drugs. 164 adults with GERD took part. The goal was to see if these drugs c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:04 UTC
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Numbing the hip, not the whole body: better recovery for seniors after hip replacement?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 516 older patients (over 60) who had hip replacement surgery. It compared those who received a nerve block (numbing only the hip area) to those who had general anesthesia (being put to sleep). The goal was to see which group had better early recovery, measure…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New drug may speed up waking after surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether nalmefene, a drug that blocks opioids, can improve recovery after general anesthesia. Researchers gave it to 542 adults having elective surgery to see if it shortens time in the recovery room and reduces side effects like slow breathing or grogginess. Th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New imaging study reveals TAVR's impact on Whole-Body blood flow
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study used a special full-body PET/CT scanner to measure blood flow in people with severe aortic stenosis before and after TAVR surgery. Researchers compared these patients with healthy volunteers to see how the surgery affects blood supply to organs throughout the body. The…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:05 UTC
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Do age and stress affect physical symptoms differently? large study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at over 9,000 Chinese adults to compare how often older and younger people experience physical symptoms like pain or fatigue that may be linked to stress or anxiety. Researchers used questionnaires to measure these symptoms and also checked for depress…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:49 UTC
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Autoimmune disease raises bleeding risk after C-Section, new study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 1,000 women with autoimmune diseases (like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis) who had a C-section. The goal was to find out how often severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) happens and what raises that risk. The results could help doctors better prevent bleeding…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC