Second Affiliated Hospital, School Of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Clinical trials sponsored by Second Affiliated Hospital, School Of Medicine, Zhejiang University, explained in plain language.
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Experimental cell therapy targets scar tissue in failing hearts
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new treatment called CAR-DC in 8 adults with end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart becomes enlarged and weak. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target a protein (FAP) linked to scar tissue in the heart. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:52 UTC
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New bone-saving materials tested after tooth extraction
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two materials—sticky bone and Bio-Oss collagen—to preserve the jawbone after tooth removal. Forty-two adults who needed a tooth pulled received either natural healing, Bio-Oss collagen, or sticky bone placed in the socket. The goal was to see which method best m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:49 UTC
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Protein powder boosts diet results in overweight adults
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether adding a whey protein supplement to a reduced-calorie diet helps overweight and obese adults lose weight and improve metabolic health. A total of 110 people aged 25 to 35 with a BMI of 24 or higher took part. The results will help guide better dietary…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:48 UTC
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Could a clotting cocktail save trauma patients? new study investigates
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether giving a clotting factor concentrate (4F-PCC) early to adults with severe traumatic bleeding can reduce organ failure and death. 380 participants were enrolled within 3 hours of injury. The goal is to improve blood clotting and control bleeding, which…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:47 UTC
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New pill shows promise for slowing Parkinson's motor symptoms
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called TJ0113 in 149 people with early-stage Parkinson's disease. The goal was to see if it improves motor symptoms like movement and coordination compared to a placebo. The trial was double-blind, meaning neither patients nor doctors knew who got the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Lifestyle overhaul may reverse metabolic syndrome
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a structured, intensive lifestyle program could help overweight or obese adults with metabolic syndrome achieve remission. 68 participants followed a program aimed at 15% weight loss. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce the number of metabo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:39 UTC
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Clip-and-Coil combo stops dangerous bleeding vessels
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to treat enlarged veins in the stomach (gastric varices) that can bleed. Doctors placed small metal clips before inserting coils to block the veins, aiming to prevent the coils from moving to other parts of the body. The study included 31 people with l…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Yellow screen shields eyes from digital strain, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special yellow-light, anti-glare phone screen could reduce eye strain and dryness caused by long screen use in dim light. 70 adults read on phones with or without the yellow screen for 2 hours. Researchers measured tear quality, eye redness, and focusi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:52 UTC
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Phone film fights dry eyes and strain in new study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether special anti-reflective and circularly polarized films for smartphone screens can reduce dry eyes and eye strain caused by using phones. 120 adults with mild nearsightedness used phones for 45 minutes in light or dark rooms. Researchers measured tear fil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:50 UTC
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New hope for dry eyes: cyclosporine drops show promise in mild cases
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether 0.05% cyclosporine eye drops can help people with mild to moderate dry eye. 60 adults took part in a double-blind trial comparing the drops to a placebo. The goal was to see if the drops improve tear film stability and reduce eye strain symptoms.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:49 UTC
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New laser combo shows promise for stubborn rosacea redness
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a combination of two lasers (KTP and Nd:YAG) to treat persistent facial redness in rosacea, a chronic skin condition. Fifteen adults with moderate-to-severe redness received the treatment. The goal was to see if the lasers could safely reduce redness and improve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New anesthesia drug may offer safer sedation for heart valve patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new sedative called ciprofol against the standard drug propofol for patients undergoing a minimally invasive heart valve replacement (TAVR). The goal was to see if ciprofol causes fewer drops in blood pressure after anesthesia. 124 older adults (ages 60-85) pa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can waiting two weeks between shots still ease frozen shoulder?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether giving steroid injections every two weeks instead of every week works just as well for frozen shoulder. Forty adults with frozen shoulder received three injections over four weeks and were followed for two months. The goal was to see if the longer int…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Stroke rehab secrets revealed: why some patients stick with it
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 282 first-time stroke patients for 6 months to see how well they stuck with their motor function exercises. Researchers used a special model to identify different patterns of compliance and what biological, psychological, and social factors might predict them.…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:51 UTC
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New ultrasound method may predict stomach bleeding risk in liver patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new way to measure blood pressure in stomach veins of people with liver cirrhosis and enlarged veins (varices). Doctors used an endoscope with ultrasound to check if this method is safe and better at predicting bleeding risk than older methods. 25 adults took …
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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AI boosts stroke recovery in major trial
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system could help doctors provide better care for people having a severe stroke. Over 1,200 patients who needed a procedure to remove a blood clot took part. The AI gave doctors real-time feedback to improve treatment qual…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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AI model reads scans to forecast pancreatic cancer survival
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study involved 247 pancreatic cancer patients and tested a computer model that learns from CT scans and tumor tissue to predict how the disease will progress and how well chemotherapy might work. The goal was to see if artificial intelligence could help doctors make better t…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Blood transfusion link to heart surgery complications revealed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at over 13,000 adults who had heart surgery to understand how blood transfusions given during the operation might explain why patients with anemia before surgery have more complications afterward. The goal is to help doctors make better decisions about when to g…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC
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Lying flat or on side? study tests best position for liver pressure reading
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 30 people with liver cirrhosis to see if lying on the left side or flat on the back changes the results of a liver pressure test done during an endoscopy. The goal was to find out if the position affects the measurement. The study is complete and helps doctor…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC
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Stomach bug treatment may change vaginal health, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how standard treatment for H. pylori (a stomach infection) affects the natural bacteria in the vagina. Researchers followed 73 women, both before and after they took antibiotics and other medicines for H. pylori. They found that the treatment can change the t…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:01 UTC