Shanghai Geriatric Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Shanghai Geriatric Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Could a blood pressure cuff before surgery protect your lungs?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a simple, non-invasive procedure using a blood pressure cuff on the arm can help prevent lung complications after surgery in people aged 65 and older. The procedure is done 24 hours before surgery and aims to gently stimulate the body's natural defenses. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Geriatric Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to predict Post-Surgery brain fog
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand and predict which elderly patients are at risk for memory and thinking problems after heart surgery. Researchers will follow over 600 patients aged 65 and older, collecting blood samples and brain scans before and after their operations. The goal is …
Sponsor: Shanghai Geriatric Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Safer surgery for seniors? study aims to Fine-Tune anesthesia dosing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how the anesthesia drug ciprofol works in the bodies of older adults having surgery on their arms or legs. Researchers will collect blood samples and monitor 50 patients at a single hospital to build a computer model of how the drug is processed. This mod…
Sponsor: Shanghai Geriatric Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC