Ruijin Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Ruijin Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Robotic surgery may speed recovery after pancreatic tumor removal
Disease control CompletedThis study compared robotic-assisted surgery to traditional open surgery for removing tumors in the pancreas and nearby areas. 268 patients took part to see which approach led to faster recovery after the operation. The goal was to find out if robotic surgery is as good as or bet…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:15 UTC
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Robot vs scalpel: new study tests High-Tech neck surgery for thyroid cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether robotic surgery through the armpit and breast can safely remove thyroid cancer that has spread to neck lymph nodes, compared to standard open surgery. 332 people with low-risk papillary thyroid cancer took part. The goal was to see if the robotic meth…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:14 UTC
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Simpler breathing tube technique shows promise for lung nodule removal
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 375 people having surgery to remove small lung nodules. Doctors tested a simpler way to manage the breathing tube during the procedure, using one tube instead of switching to a different type. The goal was to see if this simpler method was just as safe and ef…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:13 UTC