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Clinical trials sponsored by Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New Triple-Threat attack on head and neck cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new three-drug combination as a first step before surgery for people with locally advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink or even eliminate the cancer in the tumor before it is removed, which may help prevent the cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New heart procedure combo tested to stop strokes in atrial fibrillation patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether adding a newer type of heart rhythm treatment (pulsed field ablation) to a standard stroke-prevention procedure (left atrial appendage closure) works better than the standard procedure alone. It involves 50 adults with a persistent, irregular heart r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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One-Step vs. Two-Step: finding the best way to treat varicose veins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to determine whether it's better to treat smaller branch veins at the same time as the main varicose vein procedure or in a separate stage later. Researchers will compare how often patients need repeat treatments and measure pain, recovery time, and satisfaction b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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Can therapy break your phone addiction? hospital study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test if a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help reduce problematic phone use and improve mood in patients hospitalized for mental health care. 140 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the therapy or be in a comparison…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New therapy aims to break Students' internet addiction
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether an 8-week group therapy program called IMPROVE can help university students reduce problematic internet use. The program combines talk therapy, mindfulness, and social exercises. Researchers will compare 600 students receiving the therapy to a waitli…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC