Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Four-Drug cocktail aims to control myeloma without transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of four drugs—isatuximab, bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (Isa-VRd)—in people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who are not eligible for a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see how well the regimen controls the disease and what si…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New inhaled drug hopes to heal lungs in ventilator patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a single inhaled dose of a lab-made protein (Rh-KGF-2) in 24 adults with moderate to severe ARDS who are on ventilators. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to find the right dose. Participants are split into three dose groups, w…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug duo aims to control two cancers at once
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs, teclistamab and daratumumab, can help people newly diagnosed with both multiple myeloma and light chain amyloidosis. About 30 adults will receive the treatment for up to 24 cycles. The goal is to see if the combo improves survival wit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on bile duct cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new cell therapy for people with advanced biliary tract cancer (bile duct or gallbladder cancer) that has not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses the patient's own immune T cells, enhanced with a protein called CD160 to better target …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New Dual-Action shot could tame PCOS symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new weekly injection called HEC88473 in 30 women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The drug targets two pathways to improve hormone levels and menstrual cycles. Researchers will track changes in free androgen index and menstrual regularity over 24 weeks.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink untreatable liver tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a powerful combination of treatments for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The approach uses heat-based ablation to destroy the main tumor, followed by targeted therapy (lenvatinib), immunotherapy (tislelizumab), and a procedure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer: triple therapy trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new combination of drugs for people with advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a type of liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 35 participants will receive an oral drug called chidamide along with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a simple painkiller prevent lung failure after emergency surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a continuous 24-hour intravenous infusion of lidocaine (a common local anesthetic) can lower the risk of serious lung complications like pneumonia or the need for a breathing machine after emergency abdominal surgery for infection. About 428 adults…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could engineered immune cells free diabetics from insulin shots?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a single infusion of genetically modified immune cells (CAR-T cells) designed to target and calm the immune attack that causes type 1 diabetes. Nine adults with early-stage type 1 diabetes will receive the cells and be monitored for safety, insulin ne…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New study tests combo of low-dose drug and lifestyle to stop weight regain
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a low dose of the weight-loss drug mazdutide, an intensive lifestyle program, or both can help people with obesity maintain weight loss for a year after initially losing weight with a higher drug dose. About 420 adults with a BMI between 28 and 45 will ta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New fluid strategy could save lives in emergency sepsis surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a balanced gelatin solution is safer and more effective than standard fluids for sepsis patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery. Sepsis causes fluid loss, leading to low blood pressure and organ damage. The trial will enroll 318 adults and compare…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy aims to tame stubborn Graves' disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests HN2301, a new type of CAR-T therapy given directly into the blood, for people with refractory Graves' disease—a thyroid condition that doesn't respond well to standard treatments. The therapy reprograms the body's own immune cells to target and calm t…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New combo may be safer for elderly heart patients after stenting
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two blood thinner combinations in adults over 65 who have had a heart attack or unstable angina and received a stent. One group gets indobufen plus ticagrelor, the other gets aspirin plus ticagrelor. The goal is to see which combo better prevents heart-related…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Balloon vs. stent: new trial tests which is better for Rock-Hard arteries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug-coated balloon works as well as a drug-eluting stent for people with severe calcium deposits in their heart arteries. After using special tools to break up the calcium, 656 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Could a quick cholesterol shot after a heart attack save lives?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a powerful cholesterol-lowering drug (PCSK9 inhibitor) very early in the hospital, right after a heart attack, can reduce the chance of another heart attack, stroke, or death over the next year. About 1,500 adults with multiple blocked arteries wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope for stomach cancer: adding surgery to drug therapy may improve outcomes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with stomach cancer that has spread to a few other places in the body. It tests whether adding surgery and other local treatments to a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy helps people live longer without the cancer getting worse. About 84 adults…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Asthma drug could shield hearts after attack, new trial hopes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether montelukast, a common asthma drug, can reduce heart damage in people having a heart attack. 512 patients with a specific type of heart attack will receive either montelukast or a placebo daily for 3 months. The goal is to see if the drug prevents …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New combo therapy may let some esophageal cancer patients skip major surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving chemotherapy plus immunotherapy before treatment can shrink esophageal tumors enough to remove them with an endoscope (a thin tube down the throat) instead of major surgery. About 60 adults with early-stage esophageal cancer will receive two or mor…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Cancer therapy takes on autoimmune thyroid disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a single infusion of genetically modified immune cells (CAR-T cells) in 4 people with refractory Graves' disease, a thyroid condition that doesn't respond well to standard medication. The cells target two proteins (CD19 and BCMA) to reset the immune s…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New chemo cocktail aims to outperform standard care in colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a new combination of chemotherapy drugs (NALIRIFOX) plus targeted therapy works better than the standard FOLFOX regimen for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has not been treated before. About 144 participants will receive one of the t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Ancient herb tested for obesity breakthrough
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether asiaticoside, a compound from the herb Centella asiatica, can help overweight or obese adults lose weight. Thirty participants will take asiaticoside tablets for 12 weeks, and researchers will measure changes in metabolic rate and body weight. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare gut and lung tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an oral drug called surufatinib in 350 adults with advanced neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). The drug works by cutting off blood supply to tumors and boosting the immune system. Researchers want to see if it helps control the disease and improves survival in re…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New combo therapy offers hope for advanced bile duct cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It tests whether adding immunotherapy drugs (anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibodies) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) is safe and works better at shrinking tumors and delaying cance…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two types of drugs (anti-PD-1/PD-L1 and anti-VEGF) in 50 adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. Participants will receive t…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Promising new combo aims to shrink esophageal tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called envafolimab combined with standard chemotherapy given before surgery for people with a type of esophageal cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor more effectively, potentially leading to better lon…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Keyhole surgery for stomach cancer: a game changer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of surgery for advanced stomach cancer: keyhole (laparoscopic) and open total gastrectomy. About 1,018 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The main goal is to see if keyhole surgery offers similar long-term survival with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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AI drafts chest CT reports, radiologists just edit
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help experienced radiologists write chest CT scan reports more quickly without lowering quality. One hundred board-certified radiologists will interpret complex chest CT cases, sometimes using an AI-generated dra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New imaging method could replace risky heart wire test
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new software-based method called Angio-IMR can diagnose coronary microvascular disease (blockages in tiny heart arteries) as accurately as the current standard test that uses a pressure wire inside the artery. About 192 adults with stable chest pain or …
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New heart imaging tool could reduce unnecessary procedures after stenting
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new imaging method called µQFR to see how well it can detect blocked blood flow in small side branches after a heart stent is placed. About 290 adults with coronary artery disease will be enrolled. The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach can replace mo…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Poop pills could soothe troubled tummies
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether transplanting gut bacteria from healthy donors can relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 102 adults who haven't responded to at least three standard treatments will receive donor bacteria either in capsules or through a tube into the nose an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New oxygen method may prevent low oxygen in obese patients during stomach scope
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a high-flow nasal cannula (a device that delivers warm, humidified oxygen at high flow) can prevent low oxygen levels better than a standard face mask in people with visceral obesity undergoing sedated gastroscopy. The trial will enroll 200 participants a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can your mood impact pancreatic cancer survival?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how ongoing stress, anxiety, and poor sleep might affect the course of pancreatic cancer. Researchers will ask 320 participants to fill out simple questionnaires about their mental well-being and will also measure stress markers in leftover blood samples. The …
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver vein treatment showdown: which approach wins?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with high blood pressure in the liver that causes swollen veins in the esophagus and stomach. Researchers will compare those who get an endoscopic procedure (using a camera down the throat) with those who receive other treatments like medicine or surger…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Data combo could forecast pancreatic Cancer's next move
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at whether combining CT scans, blood tests, and pathology reports can more accurately predict how pancreatic cancer will progress. Researchers will collect existing medical records from about 1,030 participants who had surgery for pancreatic cancer.…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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6,000 heart attack patients enrolled in major registry study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that will follow 6,000 people who had a heart attack and were treated with emergency angioplasty at Zhongshan Hospital. Researchers will collect information on their health, procedures, and medications, and track their recovery for up to two years. The go…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Blood pressure cuff may replace invasive heart tests for HCM patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a non-invasive blood pressure monitor can accurately detect blockages in the heart's main pumping chamber in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Researchers will compare blood pressure readings with standard invasive measurements in 800 ad…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New CT scanner could spot dangerous heart plaques without surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test a new, high-speed CT scanner to see if it can measure heart artery plaque stiffness and blood flow without invasive procedures. Researchers will enroll 500 adults with known or suspected coronary artery disease. The goal is to see if this new imaging method c…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Liver clot study seeks to predict recovery in 1,500 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at factors that help blood clots in the main liver vein dissolve in people with liver scarring (cirrhosis) and enlarged stomach veins. Researchers will follow 1,500 patients over time to see what influences clot recovery. The goal is to help doctors and patients …
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can exercise rewire your cells? new study targets prediabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how an 8-week exercise program changes the bodies and cells of 40 overweight or obese adults with prediabetes. Researchers will measure weight, body fat, blood sugar, and other health markers. They will also use advanced techniques to study immune cells and fi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Scientists launch massive biobank to unlock secrets of portal hypertension
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of medical data and biological samples from 1000 people with portal hypertension, a condition that can cause dangerous bleeding in the esophagus or stomach. The goal is to use advanced technologies like genetics and imaging to better unde…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can a new eye inside arteries predict heart attacks in diabetics?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use a special camera (NIRS-OCT) to look inside the heart arteries of 1,516 people with diabetes. The goal is to find fatty plaques that might rupture and cause heart attacks. Researchers hope to create a new way to identify these dangerous plaques early, so doctor…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Heart plaque mystery: even strong drugs Can't stop it in some patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people with coronary heart disease continue to have plaque buildup in their arteries even when they are on strong cholesterol-lowering medication. Researchers will follow 900 adults who have already had a heart procedure to see if leftover cholesterol…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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ICU Delirium's lingering toll: new study tracks recovery hurdles
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 189 adults who experienced delirium in the ICU to understand their main recovery challenges after moving to a regular hospital ward. Researchers will assess physical abilities, thinking skills, and mental health using simple questionnaires. The goal is to ident…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC