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Clinical trials sponsored by Ruijin Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Brain zapping showdown: which target calms Parkinson's tremor best?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different spots in the brain for deep brain stimulation (DBS) to see which one better controls tremors in people with Parkinson's disease. 27 participants received stimulation in both the posterior subthalamic area (PSA) and the subthalamic nucleus (STN) in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Rituximab doses tested for rare blistering disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested different doses of the drug rituximab in 275 people with pemphigus, a rare disease that causes painful blisters on skin and inside the mouth. The goal was to see which dose best controls the disease and reduces relapses. Researchers also tracked side effects and…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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RNA injection during bypass shows promise for failing hearts
Disease control CompletedThis early study tested a single injection of a new RNA-based medicine (HM2002) given directly into the heart muscle during bypass surgery in 3 people with heart failure. The main goal was to check safety and tolerability. Researchers also looked for signs of improved blood flow …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Robot vs scalpel: new study tests cosmetic neck surgery for thyroid cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether robotic surgery through the armpit and breast is as safe and effective as traditional open surgery for removing low-risk thyroid cancer that has spread to neck lymph nodes. 332 patients were followed after surgery to compare cancer removal, complicati…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Robot or scalpel? new study tests faster recovery after pancreatic surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two types of surgery for removing tumors in the pancreas and nearby areas: robotic-assisted surgery and traditional open surgery. The main goal was to see which approach helps patients recover basic functions like walking, eating, and stopping pain medicine so…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Smart scanner could help ventilator patients breathe easier
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new way to monitor lung function in 120 patients with severe breathing failure (ARDS) who were on a ventilator. Researchers used a special imaging technique called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) to see how different ventilator settings affected lung ope…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New lung scan may predict breathing tube removal success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new way to predict if patients on breathing machines can safely have the tube removed. 150 adults with acute respiratory failure were monitored using a non-invasive lung imaging technique called electrical impedance tomography (EIT). The goal was to see if a n…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Simpler breathing tube technique may improve lung nodule surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 375 patients having surgery to remove small lung nodules. It compared a new method that uses one breathing tube throughout the procedure versus the standard method that switches tubes. The goal was to see if the simpler method is just as safe and effective.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC