Singapore General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Singapore General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Can acupuncture ease back pain when drugs fail? new study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether adding acupuncture (a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique) to usual care can help reduce spinal pain in people with axial spondyloarthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis. The trial involves 140 adults in Singapore who have not gotten enough reli…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Sniffing away sickness: aromatherapy tested for chemo nausea
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether inhaling essential oils from a small stick can help reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in patients receiving a stem cell transplant. Thirty adults will use either an aromatherapy stick or a placebo stick every four hours for six days. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:41 UTC
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New study aims to predict and prevent pain after mastectomy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 220 women who had breast cancer surgery to learn how many develop long-term pain and why. Researchers will look at medical, emotional, and lifestyle factors to find ways to prevent this pain. The goal is to help doctors better prepare patients and reduce suffer…
Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:30 UTC