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Clinical trials sponsored by Shengjing Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Brain tumor stiffness may predict aggressiveness, new study hopes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether measuring the stiffness and stickiness of brain tumors (gliomas) using a special MRI technique called magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) can help doctors better understand the tumor's behavior. About 100 adults with newly diagnosed gliomas will have…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shengjing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 10:59 UTC
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New MRI scan could replace painful liver pressure test
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special MRI scan (3D-MRE) can accurately measure pressure in the liver's blood vessels, which is important for managing cirrhosis and advanced liver disease. Currently, doctors must insert a thin tube into a neck vein to measure this pressure, whic…
Sponsor: Shengjing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 10:54 UTC
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New MRI scan could predict brain tumor firmness before surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special type of MRI, called 3D magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), can measure the stiffness and stickiness of meningioma brain tumors before surgery. Researchers will compare the MRI results with what surgeons find during the operation and with…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shengjing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 10:49 UTC
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New MRI technique could help surgeons predict spinal tumor removal difficulty
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special MRI scan (magnetic resonance elastography) can measure how stiff and sticky a spinal cord tumor is before surgery. Knowing this could help surgeons plan the best way to remove the tumor. The study will enroll 20 people who are already scheduled …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shengjing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 10:47 UTC
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New MRI method could replace needles for kidney disease monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether special MRI scans can help diagnose and track diabetic kidney disease (DKD) without needles or biopsies. About 150 adults with DKD will get MRI scans and regular check-ups over 6 months. The goal is to see if MRI can predict how fast kidney function decli…
Sponsor: Shengjing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 10:35 UTC