Shanghai Children's Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Shanghai Children's Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Urine-derived stem cell therapy shows promise for reducing surgery complications in boys with hypospadias
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether stem cell exosomes from a boy's own urine could improve healing after surgery for hypospadias, a common birth defect where the urethra opening is not at the tip of the penis. 82 boys with severe hypospadias were split into two groups: one received standa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Could 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 safely reduce blood and protein in the urine of children with X-linked Alport syndrome, a genetic kidney disease. Fifty children aged 3 to 18 with stable kidney function took the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC