Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China
Clinical trials sponsored by Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China, explained in plain language.
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Triple threat: radiation plus Immuno-Chemo shows promise for lung cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a special type of radiation (SF-SBRT) to the usual combination of immunotherapy (toripalimab) and chemotherapy helps people with stage II-III non-small cell lung cancer live longer without the cancer coming back. About 200 participants will be rand…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Pill form chemo shows promise for older lung cancer patients in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an oral chemotherapy (paclitaxel) combined with immunotherapy given before surgery in patients aged 70-85 with non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors enough to improve surgery outcomes and long-term survival. About 75 pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for advanced lung cancer: chemo-radiation combo enters trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of nab-paclitaxel (a chemotherapy drug) and local radiation therapy for people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer whose disease has worsened after initial treatment. The study aims to see if this combo can improve progression-free s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to control early lung cancer without surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining a targeted drug (furmonertinib) with local treatments like ablation or radiation can help control early-stage non-small cell lung cancer in people who cannot or choose not to have surgery. About 45 participants with specific EGFR gene mutations …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug combo aims to wipe out lung cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug combination (JSKN016, toripalimab, and carboplatin) given before surgery to people with stage II or III non-small cell lung cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if the treatment can completely or mostly eliminate the tumor before the operatio…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hope against Drug-Resistant TB: phase II trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding acetohydroxamic acid (AHA) to a short-course antibiotic regimen can safely and effectively treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). About 120 adults with confirmed MDR-TB will receive either AHA or a placebo alongside standard drugs. The go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New targeted pill may keep ALK lung cancer in check after standard treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the targeted drug ensartinib can help people with ALK-mutated stage III lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. After completing standard chemoradiotherapy, 45 participants will receive either ensartinib or a placebo to see if the drug delays cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Less may be more: smaller lung surgery tested against standard removal
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of surgery for people with a specific kind of lung cancer (adenocarcinoma) that is 2-3 cm in size and has a low-to-intermediate grade. One surgery removes just the part of the lung with the tumor (segmentectomy), while the other removes an entire lob…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:48 UTC
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Ancient herbal remedy tested for early menopause relief
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Huanjingjian decoction to standard hormone therapy can improve symptoms and quality of life in women with premature ovarian insufficiency (early menopause). About 276 women aged 18-39 will receive either …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink lung tumors before surgery in targeted trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the targeted drug bozitinib, combined with standard chemotherapy, can shrink tumors before surgery in people with stage IIA to IIIC non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific MET gene change. About 34 participants will receive the drug combo f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:39 UTC
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Zapping acupoints before surgery may ease shoulder pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingShoulder pain is common after keyhole lung surgery. This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation at specific body points (TEAS) before surgery can lower that pain. About 216 adults having lung surgery will be randomly assigned to receive TEAS or standard care. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New strategy aims to tame treatment side effects in lung cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special care plan to help Chinese patients with advanced EGFR-mutated lung cancer who are taking the drug amivantamab. The plan focuses on preventing common side effects like blood clots, skin rashes, and infusion reactions. About 122 adults will join to see if…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Chest tube painkiller may ease recovery after lung surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if giving the numbing drug bupivacaine through a chest tube can reduce pain after minimally invasive lung surgery. About 249 adults having video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery will receive either a low or high dose of bupivacaine, or a placebo. The main goal is t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New navigation tech could make lung surgery more precise
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new electromagnetic navigation system to standard CT scans for guiding surgeons to small lung nodules during surgery. About 400 adults with nodules up to 2 cm will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see which approach helps surgeons find and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study tests combo of CT scan and blood test for early lung cancer detection
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis large observational study will enroll 14,300 people aged 40-74 to see if combining a non-contrast CT scan with a blood test that looks for DNA changes can detect lung cancer earlier. The goal is to develop a more accurate screening method. Participants must have a lung cance…
Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC