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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New combo therapy aims to ease digestion woes after pancreatic cancer surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding Shouhui Tongbian capsules to standard pancreatic enzyme pills can help people who had part of their pancreas removed due to cancer. About 80 adults who have digestive problems or constipation after surgery will take the combination for 12 weeks.…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:04 UTC
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Ancient herb takes on diabetes eye disease: new trial underway
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a ginkgo biloba extract (EGb761) can slow or prevent diabetic retinopathy, a common eye complication of diabetes. Researchers will enroll 200 adults with long-standing diabetes and mild to moderate eye changes. Participants will either take the ginkgo sup…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:02 UTC
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Heated chemo plus surgery shows promise for rare chest cancer spread
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a combination of surgery to remove tumor spots from the chest lining followed by heated chemotherapy can help people with a rare thymus gland tumor that has spread. About 70 adults aged 16 to 80 will take part. The goal is to see if this approach delay…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:51 UTC
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Robot-Assisted prostate surgery gets a High-Tech upgrade to cut cancer left behind
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new navigation system that combines PSMA-PET, MRI, and ultrasound images to guide surgeons during robot-assisted prostate removal. About 98 men with prostate cancer that has spread just outside the gland will take part. The goal is to remove all cancer while pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:51 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop lymphoma return after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two drugs, selinexor and azacitidine, can safely prevent NK/T-cell lymphoma from returning after a stem cell transplant. About 39 adults who have already had a transplant will take these drugs as maintenance therapy. The goal is to see if this approach im…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:51 UTC
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Gene-Editing shot takes aim at stubborn high cholesterol
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a single injection of ART002g1 in 24 adults with inherited high cholesterol (HeFH) who need lower LDL levels. The injection uses gene editing to turn off a liver gene (PCSK9) that raises cholesterol. The main goal is to check safety and how well it lowers c…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:51 UTC
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New Dual-Action agent targets advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BRP-020063 in 10 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The drug is used first for imaging to find tumors, then a low dose is given to see if it can treat them. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves thr…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:50 UTC
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New glasses aim to tame farsightedness in kids
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether special glasses with a unique optical film can slow the natural lengthening of the eye in children aged 6 to 10 with mild farsightedness. 180 children will either wear these glasses or receive standard care for one year. The goal is to see if the glasses …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New chemo cocktail may help older leukemia patients beat relapse
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a specific chemotherapy combination (thiotepa, busulfan, and fludarabine) given before a stem cell transplant from a half-matched donor. It includes 93 older adults (ages 55-75) with acute myeloid leukemia in first remission. The goal is to see if this approach c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Nasal spray of stem cell particles could help stroke patients recover
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a nasal spray made from human stem cell exosomes is safe and can help people recover after a stroke. It involves 60 adults with mild to moderate stroke who will receive the spray or a placebo. The goal is to see if the spray improves brain function and re…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New chemo cocktail aims to boost stem cell transplant success in rare lymphoma
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (thiotepa, cyclophosphamide, and busulfan) given before a stem cell transplant for people with NK/T-cell lymphoma. The goal is to see if this approach helps keep the cancer from coming back and improves survival. About 37…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New chest lift technique shrinks trauma for giant tumor removal
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new, less invasive surgery for people with large chest tumors (teratomas). Instead of opening the chest, surgeons lift the breastbone with a special device to create space and remove the tumor through a small cut below the breastbone. The goal is to reduce pain…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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More chemo before surgery: better odds for rare thymic cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two different lengths of chemotherapy before surgery for people with a rare type of chest tumor (thymoma or thymic carcinoma). About 116 adults aged 18 to 65 with advanced but removable tumors will receive either 6 or 3 cycles of chemo, then have surgery. The …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Stem cell showdown: which transplant offers better odds for T-Cell cancer patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 84 people with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma who are in their first complete remission after chemotherapy. Researchers want to see if using the patient's own stem cells (autologous) or a donor's stem cells (allogeneic) leads to better outcome…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC
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Ancient herbal mix may slow stomach Cancer's first steps
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a traditional Chinese herbal formula (Compound Granules of Hedyotis diffusa) in 20 adults with chronic atrophic gastritis, a condition that can lead to stomach cancer. The goal is to see if the herbs can improve stomach lining damage and reduce cancer risk. Parti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:41 UTC
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New hope for PCV patients: higher-dose eye injection tested in china
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a higher dose (8 mg) of the drug aflibercept in Chinese patients with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV), a condition that causes vision loss. About 174 people will receive three initial monthly eye injections, then be split into two groups: one gets additio…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:38 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to boost remission in elderly AML patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding homoharringtonine to the standard two-drug regimen (venetoclax and azacitidine) improves remission rates in adults aged 60-75 with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 308 participants will be randomly assigned to receive eit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Red light therapy tested to stop Kids' eyesight from worsening
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a special LED red light device, along with glasses that have defocus lenses, can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 6 to 14. About 364 kids will be split into four groups: three groups use the red light for different l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New blood test aims to catch newborn blood disorder before It's too late
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new way to diagnose hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) using a blood test that measures bleeding between mother and baby. Researchers will follow 100 pregnant women at high risk for HDN to see if this test can spot the condition more accurately. The go…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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VR goggles let cataract patients 'Experience' surgery beforehand to calm nerves
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether letting cataract surgery patients watch a virtual reality (VR) simulation of the procedure beforehand can reduce their anxiety during the real surgery. Sixty participants will wear VR glasses to see and hear what happens during the operation. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:51 UTC
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Microscope vs. naked eye: which cleans wounds better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a surgical microscope to clean skin wounds leads to better healing than cleaning them with the naked eye. About 98 adults with chronic wounds from diabetes, injuries, or pressure sores will take part. Researchers will measure wound healing, pain, an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New laser combo could blast kidney stones faster and cleaner
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to remove kidney stones: a new super pulse laser with a special suction sheath versus the same laser with a standard sheath. About 140 adults with stones between 6 and 20 mm will take part. The goal is to see if the new suction method clears more ston…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:42 UTC
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New radiation method aims to spare anal canal, ease hemorrhoid pain for cervical cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to give pelvic radiation after cervical cancer surgery that protects the anal canal. The goal is to reduce painful hemorrhoid symptoms like bleeding and burning during treatment. About 300 patients with hemorrhoids will be randomly assigned to either st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:41 UTC
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Researchers to test if adding diabetes pills to insulin boosts blood sugar control
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at medical records of 500 Chinese adults with type 1 diabetes to see if adding glucose-lowering pills to their insulin helps control blood sugar better than insulin alone. The main goal is to compare average blood sugar levels (HbA1c) between the two groups …
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:03 UTC
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Gut bacteria may explain why kidney stones form in hot weather
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how hot and humid environments might increase the risk of kidney stones by changing the bacteria in your gut and how your body processes certain nutrients. Researchers will compare stool and blood samples from 270 people—some with kidney stones and some withou…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:59 UTC
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AI eye doctor: new system aims to take guesswork out of injection timing
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests an AI system called FM-VEGF-CDSS that helps doctors decide the best time for anti-VEGF eye injections in people with wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, or retinal vein occlusion. The AI looks at eye scans and medical records to suggest …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Scientists probe whether depression triggers asthma or vice versa
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 500 adults to see if depression and asthma are related and if one causes the other. Researchers will review medical records and use genetic data to find connections. No new treatments are tested; the goal is to better understand how these conditions interact.
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Blood test may predict lung cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether changes in certain immune cells in the blood can help predict how well chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy works for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers will take blood samples before and after the first two treatment cycl…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:39 UTC