Shanghai East Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Shanghai East Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Water-Powered tool aims to speed up stomach cancer removal
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new method for removing early-stage stomach cancer using a special endoscope that injects water while cutting. Researchers compared this water-injecting technique to the standard method in 548 patients. The goal was to see if the new approach was faster and ju…
Sponsor: Shanghai East Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Alzheimer's drug repurposed to calm racing hearts
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether memantine, a drug used for Alzheimer's disease, could safely reduce frequent and bothersome early heartbeats (premature atrial contractions). 256 adults with these symptoms wore heart monitors and were randomly assigned to take either memantine or a plac…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai East Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Water-Jet knife speeds up stomach cancer removal
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new endoscopic method to remove early-stage stomach cancer. The new technique uses a continuous, low-pressure water jet to help cut and separate tissue, aiming to be faster and safer than the standard procedure. Researchers compared the speed, success rate, an…
Sponsor: Shanghai East Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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New brain scan could predict future strokes after surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a detailed MRI scan of brain artery walls could help predict which patients are at risk of having another stroke after a procedure to open a narrowed artery. Researchers followed 74 patients who had a stroke or mini-stroke and a severe artery blockage, a…
Sponsor: Shanghai East Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC