Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital Of Sun Yat-sen University
Clinical trials sponsored by Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital Of Sun Yat-sen University, explained in plain language.
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New combo therapy aims to stop liver cancer from coming back
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding a targeted drug (Donafenib) and chemotherapy directly into the liver's blood supply can prevent liver cancer from returning after surgery. It includes adults with a single large tumor (≥5 cm) and microscopic blood vessel invasion, who are at high r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New artery chemo method may boost survival in hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 60 people with advanced pancreatic body or tail cancer that couldn't be removed by surgery. It compared a targeted treatment called splenic artery infusion chemotherapy (SAIC), which delivers chemo directly to the tumor's blood supply, with standard chemo giv…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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AI reads biopsies to spot Sjogren's syndrome
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm designed to analyze images of minor salivary gland biopsies to help diagnose Sjogren's syndrome. Researchers used 1,000 biopsy samples from patients with suspected Sjogren's to see if the AI could accurately count immune…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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AI boosts thyroid nodule diagnosis, may cut unnecessary biopsies
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the accuracy of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for diagnosing thyroid nodules. Nearly 2,000 participants had both an ultrasound and a biopsy to confirm their diagnosis. Researchers compared how well doctors could id…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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AI takes on prostate cancer: could a computer spot hidden spread?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested an artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to detect whether prostate cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers used digital images of lymph node tissue from 225 prostate cancer patients and compared the AI's accuracy to standard pathology reports…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Soothing sounds and scents may calm cancer patients during scary scans
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether listening to traditional Chinese guzheng music and smelling lavender essential oil can reduce anxiety in cancer patients undergoing MRI scans. Participants are randomly assigned to receive music, aromatherapy, both, or standard care. The researchers will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Watchful waiting may be enough for mild mastitis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 57 women with mild non-lactational mastitis (breast inflammation not related to breastfeeding) to see if simply monitoring the condition without active treatment is safe. Participants did not receive surgery, steroids, or antibiotics, but could use pain reliev…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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20-Year study sheds light on rare breast tumor outcomes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviewed medical records of about 3,500 patients with phyllodes tumors, a rare type of breast tumor, treated at 8 top hospitals in China between 2001 and 2023. Researchers aim to describe the tumor features, treatments used, and long-term outcomes like recurrence and s…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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AI model could help doctors predict bladder cancer treatment outcomes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study developed an AI model to predict how well bladder cancer responds to treatment before surgery. Researchers used data from 469 patients, including medical images and genetic information, to train the AI. The goal is to help doctors choose the best treatment plan for eac…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Migraine drug rimegepant under Real-World review in greater bay area
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed registry study followed 120 migraine patients in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area who were prescribed rimegepant by their doctors. The goal was to see how the drug affects their quality of life, daily functioning, work productivity, and overall satisf…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC