Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School Of Medicine
Clinical trials sponsored by Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School Of Medicine, explained in plain language.
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Can a daily dose of red light stop Kids' eyesight from getting worse?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if using a special red light device twice a day, along with special eyeglass lenses, can slow down the progression of nearsightedness in children better than the lenses alone. Researchers will test different lengths of light exposure to find the best and sa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:56 UTC
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Radioactive tracer hunts tumors in early cancer trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study is testing a new radioactive compound for both imaging and treating advanced solid tumors that have spread. First, 10 patients will get a scan to see if the compound attaches to their tumors. Then, 5 of those patients will receive a low dose of a therapy version …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Ancient herb put to the test in fight against Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a ginkgo biloba extract can help control diabetic retinopathy, a common eye complication of diabetes that can lead to vision loss. It will involve 200 adults with long-term diabetes, comparing the extract against standard care over two years. The main go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Heated chemo bath tested for rare chest tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a two-part treatment for thymic tumors that have spread to the lining of the lungs. Doctors will first surgically remove the main tumor and visible spread, then wash the chest cavity with heated chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combined approach help…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop lymphoma from coming back after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new three-drug combination given to patients before a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if this new preparation method is more effective and safer for people with NK/T-Cell Lymphoma, specifically aiming to keep the cancer from returning after the tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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AI steps into the eye Doctor's office
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new AI tool designed to help eye doctors decide the best timing for anti-VEGF injections. These injections treat 'wet' macular degeneration and similar conditions that cause fluid leaks in the back of the eye. The AI analyzes eye scans and patient informat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Major trial aims to boost remission rates for seniors with aggressive blood cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis large Phase 3 trial will test whether adding a third drug (homoharringtonine) to a standard two-drug leukemia treatment works better for older adults. It will enroll 308 newly diagnosed patients aged 60-75 with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The main goal is to see if the thr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Surgeons test 'Keyhole' technique to remove large chest tumors, hoping to spare patients major pain and scarring
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new, less invasive surgical technique to remove large, non-cancerous chest tumors called teratomas. Instead of a large open-chest cut, surgeons use small incisions and special tools to lift the breastbone and remove the tumor. The goal is to see if this me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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New eye injection study aims to protect vision with fewer shots
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing two different treatment schedules for an eye injection (aflibercept 8mg) to control a serious eye condition called Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (PCV), which can cause vision loss. It will enroll 174 Chinese patients who have not received prior treatment…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can a Microscope's magnified view heal wounds faster?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if cleaning skin wounds while looking through a surgical microscope is better than cleaning them with the naked eye. Researchers will compare the two methods in 98 adults with chronic wounds to see which leads to better healing, less pain, and fewer ba…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Robot surgeons get GPS for prostate cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new high-tech navigation system designed to help surgeons perform more precise prostate cancer removal. It combines multiple advanced scans to create a real-time 3D map during robot-assisted surgery. The goal is to help surgeons better see and remove cance…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Sniffing your way to stroke recovery? new nasal spray trial begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study is testing whether a nasal spray containing tiny particles from human fat stem cells can help the brain heal after a stroke. The spray is given alongside standard care to see if it's safe and if it can improve recovery of movement and thinking. The trial wi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Can more chemo before surgery beat rare chest tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether giving six cycles of chemotherapy before surgery is better than the standard three cycles for people with advanced thymic tumors, which are rare cancers in the chest. It will involve 116 adults to see if the longer treatment improves surgical success…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can extra pills help tame type 1 diabetes?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at medical records to see if adding other blood sugar-lowering pills to standard insulin therapy helps Chinese adults with Type 1 Diabetes. It aims to find out if this combination leads to better long-term blood sugar control compared to using insulin alone.…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Gene-Editing shot aims to tame stubborn cholesterol
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis is a very early study to check the safety of a new injection called ART002g1 for people with a genetic form of high cholesterol. The injection uses advanced gene-editing technology designed to lower 'bad' cholesterol by targeting a specific gene in the liver. Researchers wil…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Ancient herbs tested to halt stomach cancer risk
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a traditional Chinese herbal formula to see if it can improve a stomach condition called chronic atrophic gastritis. This condition can sometimes develop into stomach cancer if not treated. Researchers will give the herbal granules to 20 participants and che…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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New suction device could make kidney stone removal safer and more complete
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether using a special suction device during laser kidney stone removal works better than the current standard method. Researchers want to see if the new approach removes more stones completely and causes fewer complications. The trial will involve 140 adul…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 18:25 UTC
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Special glasses aim to stop Kids' eyes from growing too long
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether special optical films placed in glasses can slow down the natural growth of children's eyes. Researchers want to see if this can help prevent children with mild farsightedness from developing nearsightedness later. The study will involve 180 children…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 12:55 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop Lymphoma's return after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a two-drug maintenance therapy for people with NK/T-cell lymphoma who have already received a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if taking the drugs selinexor and azacitidine after the transplant can help keep the cancer from coming back. Researchers w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:52 UTC
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New test aims to spot hidden blood loss in pregnancy to protect newborns
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new measurement method to detect when a baby's blood leaks into the mother's bloodstream during pregnancy, a condition called fetomaternal hemorrhage. Researchers will follow 100 pregnant women at high risk for this problem to see if this test can better p…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Doctors test kidney stone surgery without antibiotics
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis international study aims to see if patients at low risk of infection can safely undergo kidney stone surgery without receiving preventive antibiotics beforehand. It will compare outcomes between patients who get no preventive antibiotics and those who receive the standard si…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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New radiation technique aims to spare cervical cancer patients from agonizing hemorrhoid Flare-Ups
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new way to deliver pelvic radiation therapy after cervical cancer surgery. The goal is to see if carefully avoiding the anal canal during radiation can reduce painful hemorrhoid flare-ups, which are a common and distressing side effect. Researchers will co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Could summer heat be brewing your kidney stones? new study investigates gut link
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand why kidney stones might be more common in hot, humid weather. Researchers will compare the gut bacteria and blood chemistry of 270 people—some with kidney stones and some without. They want to see if weather changes gut bacteria, which then affects b…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New blood test could be key to personalizing lung cancer care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if a new blood test can predict which patients with advanced lung cancer will respond best to a standard combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Researchers will measure specific immune cells in the blood of 80 patients before and during treatme…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:28 UTC
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Scientists probe: does depression trigger asthma?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis research aims to figure out if depression and asthma are directly linked, and if one condition might cause the other. It will analyze existing medical records from 500 adults and use genetic data to look for clues about a possible cause-and-effect relationship. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC