Shanghai Children's Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Shanghai Children's Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Pee power: urine stem cells may fix penile defects in kids
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new approach to reduce complications in boys born with hypospadias, a condition where the urinary opening is on the underside of the penis. Researchers used exosomes (tiny healing particles) from the boys' own urine stem cells during surgery to help rebuild th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:32 UTC
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Can a malaria drug help kids with a rare kidney disease?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether hydroxychloroquine, a drug used for malaria and autoimmune conditions, can reduce blood and protein in the urine of children with X-linked Alport syndrome, a genetic kidney disease. Fifty children aged 3-18 with stable kidney function took the drug for 4…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC