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Clinical trials sponsored by Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver, lungs, or abdomen and cannot be removed by surgery. The treatment combines a short course of radiation with immunotherapy (tislelizumab), chemotherapy (CAPOX), and a targeted…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Can home breathing devices and exercise cut COPD hospital visits?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if using a home breathing device (OPEP) and doing aerobic exercise can reduce flare-ups and hospital stays for people with moderate to severe COPD. About 312 patients aged 40-80 will be split into four groups: standard care, OPEP alone, exercise alone, or both. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo shows promise in shrinking aggressive colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, iparomlimab and tuvonralimab, given before surgery to people with a specific genetic type of colorectal cancer (MSI-H/dMMR). The goal is to see if this combination can completely eliminate the tumor before surgery. About 29 adults with st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Heart fix without X-Ray: new study tests safer ablation for AFib
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two ways to perform catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm problem. One method uses X-ray guidance, while the other uses a non-fluoroscopic lab that avoids radiation. Researchers want to see if the non-fluoroscopic approach is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:22 UTC
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AI listens to coughs to spot lung disease early
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can detect chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by analyzing cough sounds recorded on a smartphone. Researchers will collect cough audio and health data from 3,000 adults with and without COPD to train a…
Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC