Shanghai Jiao Tong University School Of Medicine
Clinical trials sponsored by Shanghai Jiao Tong University School Of Medicine, explained in plain language.
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New drug cocktail aims to reverse fatty liver damage in diabetics
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug called chiglitazar, combined with anti-inflammatory and liver-protecting therapies, can improve liver health in people who have both MASH (a severe fatty liver disease) and type 2 diabetes. About 300 adults will receive either the drug combo or a p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Custom mRNA vaccine takes on rare endocrine cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a personalized mRNA vaccine (mRNA-0523-L001) for people with advanced endocrine tumors like adrenal cancer, medullary thyroid cancer, and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors who have no standard treatment left. The vaccine is made to target unique mutations in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink breast tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug combination (pyrotinib + trastuzumab + docetaxel) works better than the standard combo (pertuzumab + trastuzumab + docetaxel) for shrinking early-stage HER2-positive breast tumors before surgery. Researchers will use a blood test to measure tum…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a lower drug dose prevent transplant complications just as well?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a lower dose of the drug cyclophosphamide can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after stem cell transplants from unrelated or half-matched donors. About 316 participants will receive either a reduced dose (35 mg/kg) or the standard dose (50 mg/kg),…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Milder chemo before transplant could help older blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a reduced-intensity chemotherapy regimen (fludarabine, busulfan, melphalan) before stem cell transplant in 61 patients aged 55 and older with myeloid cancers like AML, MDS, or CMML. The goal is to see if this gentler approach can improve disease-free surv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug duo aims to shrink breast tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of two targeted drugs (trastuzumab deruxtecan and pertuzumab) can shrink or eliminate HER2-positive breast tumors before surgery. About 50 women with stage II-III breast cancer will receive the drugs for three cycles. If the tumor responds w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink aggressive breast tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing a combination of two drugs—Sac-TMT (a targeted chemotherapy) and KL-A167 (an immunotherapy)—given before surgery to 40 people with triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if the combo can eliminate or shrink tumors enough to improve long-t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Gene-Editing shot aims to tame deadly fat levels in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new gene-editing treatment called CS-121 in 15 children and teens (ages 4-18) with a rare condition causing extremely high triglycerides. The therapy uses lipid nanoparticles to deliver a base editor that targets the APOC3 gene in the liver. The mai…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can chemo before surgery stop prostate cancer from spreading?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving chemotherapy before surgery can help control high-risk prostate cancer and prevent it from coming back or spreading. About 300 men aged 40 to 75 will receive one of four chemo drugs followed by prostate removal. The goal is to see if this approach …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Magnetic seizures: a new hope for psychosis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called magnetic seizure therapy (MST) for people with psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. MST uses magnetic pulses to trigger a controlled seizure in the brain, aiming to improve symptoms when added to standard antipsychotic medications. The t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Herbal granules aim to stop colon polyps from coming back
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Shenling Baizhu granules, a traditional Chinese medicine, can prevent low-risk colorectal adenomas from recurring after they are removed during a colonoscopy. About 624 adults aged 18-70 will take the granules three times daily for six months or receive n…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Smart brace system aims to make scoliosis treatment less of a pain for teens
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new system to help teenagers with scoliosis wear their corrective brace more consistently. The system uses sensors to track wear time and provides fun, interactive feedback through a home device and mobile app. Researchers want to see if this approach improves …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Stomach acid drugs may skew h. pylori stool test results
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking common acid-reducing drugs (proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs) affects the accuracy of a stool DNA test for H. pylori, a stomach bacteria. Researchers will test 25 adults who need PPIs, first while on the drug and then after stopping it for 4 week…
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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8,000 young volunteers help scientists uncover genetic roots of obesity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is recruiting 8,000 young Chinese adults with obesity (BMI 30 or higher) to investigate how genes and clinical features contribute to obesity and metabolic syndrome. Researchers aim to better understand the underlying causes, which could eventually lead to improved tre…
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Heart scans aim to spot hidden risks in kids with lupus
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 60 children with lupus to find early signs of heart problems using non-invasive ultrasound. The goal is to identify which children are at higher risk for heart issues. No new treatments are being tested.
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New quality system aims to sharpen 'Optical Biopsy' for Hard-to-Reach gut
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a standardized quality system for confocal enteroscopy, a technique that lets doctors see cells in real time during a small bowel exam. Researchers will enroll 600 people aged 18-70 who need small bowel endoscopy, along with certified gastroenterologists…
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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600-Patient study seeks answers for mysterious adrenal gland disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large group of 600 adults with various adrenal diseases, like Cushing's syndrome and adrenal tumors. Researchers will track their standard treatments (surgery, radiation, or medication) and outcomes. The goal is to learn more about these conditions, impro…
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC