Shanghai Chest Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Shanghai Chest Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Heart rhythm study tests best way to stop persistent AF
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different approaches to treat persistent atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) using a procedure called catheter ablation. 480 adults who had not had success with medication were randomly assigned to either stop the irregular rhythm during the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:58 UTC
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AR tech may replace painful lung nodule localization
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether augmented reality (AR) can replace the standard CT-guided hook-wire method for locating small lung nodules before surgery. 270 adults with lung nodules up to 2 cm took part. The goal was to see if AR could make the process faster, less painful, and just …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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2,116 patients tracked after esophageal cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study followed over 2,100 people who had surgery for esophageal cancer. Researchers tracked how long patients survived after their operation. The goal was to gather real-world data, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:01 UTC