Saint Petersburg State University, Russia
Clinical trials sponsored by Saint Petersburg State University, Russia, explained in plain language.
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New hope for deadly thyroid cancer: testing a powerful drug duo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a combination of two existing drugs, pembrolizumab and lenvatinib, can help control a very aggressive and hard-to-treat form of thyroid cancer. It will involve about 20 adults with anaplastic thyroid cancer that cannot be fully removed by surgery. Th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Saint Petersburg State University, Russia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New camera tech aims to spot surgical trouble before it starts
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new camera-based method (iPPG) against the current standard dye method (ICG) to see which is better at checking blood flow in tissue during surgery for stomach or colorectal cancer. The goal is to help surgeons make better decisions during the operation to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saint Petersburg State University, Russia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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New approach targets heart surgery pain at the source
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a local anesthetic (ropivacaine) delivered directly into the chest cavity through drainage tubes can improve recovery and reduce pain after major heart surgery. It compares this method against a placebo in 116 patients. The goal is to see if this targeted…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Saint Petersburg State University, Russia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New approach aims to soothe sore throats after common neck surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether coating the breathing tube used during surgery with either hydrocortisone ointment or lidocaine solution can reduce throat pain, hoarseness, and coughing after thyroid or parathyroid surgery. It will involve 764 adult patients having elective neck su…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Saint Petersburg State University, Russia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC