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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Bladder cancer breakthrough? new combo aims to save the bladder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding one of four different drugs to a standard immunotherapy combination can help people with HER2-positive muscle-invasive bladder cancer avoid bladder removal. Participants receive disitamab vedotin and toripalimab plus a sensitizing agent, th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common vitamin restore immunotherapy power after antibiotics?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking vitamin B3 (a common dietary supplement) can stop antibiotics from weakening the immune system's ability to fight bladder cancer. The trial includes people with a certain type of bladder cancer who have recently taken antibiotics. They will rece…
Phase: PHASE1 • 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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Triple attack on liver cancer: blocking blood flow plus immune boost shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining procedures that block blood flow to liver tumors (TACE or HAIC) with targeted drugs and immunotherapy can help control advanced hepatocellular carcinoma that cannot be surgically removed. The trial enrolls adults aged 18–80 with large or vein-in…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Triple therapy shows promise for hard-to-treat liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs (apatinib and adebrelimab) plus chemotherapy (GEMOX) as a first treatment for people with advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a type of bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this mix shrinks tum…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for stroke patients: drug may work up to 24 hours later
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tenecteplase (TNK) for people who have had a stroke caused by a blood clot in the brain. The drug is given up to 24 hours after symptoms start, using only a simple CT scan to decide who can get it. The goal is to see if TNK helps people recover bett…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle tough esophageal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—adebrelimab, apatinib, and tegafur—in 32 people with advanced esophageal cancer that has not responded to first-line immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this new mix can shrink tumors or slow the disease. Participants wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Promising combo aims to wipe out esophageal cancer before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding adalimumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation before surgery can help eliminate esophageal cancer more effectively. About 37 adults with resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma will receive this combination. The main goal is to see how ma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat rheumatoid arthritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding tofacitinib to standard methotrexate works better than methotrexate alone for people with active rheumatoid arthritis who have a specific 'myeloid-stromal' type. 130 adults will be randomly assigned to either the combo or methotrexate-only group fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New combo aims to stop breast cancer return after chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial tests whether adding ribociclib to standard hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitor) can prevent breast cancer from coming back in women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer who still have cancer after initial chemotherapy. About 446…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New Pill-and-Shot combo aims to wipe out HER2+ breast cancer before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking an oral chemotherapy (paclitaxel) along with a fixed-dose injection of two targeted drugs (pertuzumab and trastuzumab) can eliminate all signs of HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery. About 112 adults with early-stage HER2+ breast cancer will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Triple threat: new combo aims to tackle tough breast cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of three drugs—camrelizumab, apatinib, and eribulin—works better than standard chemotherapy for advanced triple-negative breast cancer. The study will enroll 246 women aged 18 to 70. Researchers will measure how long the cancer stays…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New stroke combo could boost recovery for medium clots
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a clot-dissolving medicine directly into the brain's arteries during standard clot-removal procedures helps people recover better after a stroke caused by a medium-sized blockage. About 530 adults with acute ischemic stroke will be randomly assigne…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on rare sarcomas in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment for people with advanced mesenchymal malignancies (a group of rare cancers including sarcomas). The treatment uses the patient's own immune T cells, which are modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a pro…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New hope for bile duct cancer: immunotherapy plus chemo after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether adding an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 antibody) to standard chemotherapy (GEMOX) after surgery can help prevent cancer from returning in people with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma that has spread to nearby lymph nodes. The study plans to enroll 6…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Could less immunotherapy be better? new trial tests Every-6-Week dosing for tough breast cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving immunotherapy every 6 weeks instead of every 3 weeks works as well for advanced triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to keep the cancer under control while reducing side effects and improving quality of life. About 416 participants whose canc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancers in Real-World study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 300 people with HER2-positive or HER2-low breast cancer who are receiving trastuzumab-rezetecan as part of their routine care. Researchers are monitoring side effects and how well the drug works in real-world conditions, not in a strict lab setting. The goa…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stall advanced breast cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new treatment plan for people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (HR-positive, HER2-low or ultra-low). Participants first receive trastuzumab rezetecan alone for several months, then switch to a combination of CDK4/6 inhibitors and hormone th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Can a Clot-Buster help stroke patients on blood thinners?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tenecteplase in people who have had a stroke and recently took a blood thinner (DOAC). The goal is to see if the drug helps them recover better after 90 days. About 912 participants will receive either tenecteplase or a placebo within 24 hours of th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Robotic surgery for thyroid cancer: a Scar-Free alternative?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical approaches for papillary thyroid cancer that has spread to lymph nodes in the neck: robotic surgery through the armpit versus traditional open surgery. The goal is to see if the robotic method offers similar cancer control and survival rates while…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New pill aims to fix Chemo-Related low platelets in breast cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called Hetrombopag to raise platelet counts in 56 breast cancer patients who developed low platelets (thrombocytopenia) after T-DM1 therapy. The goal is to see if the drug can safely keep platelets at a safe level so patients can continue thei…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to slow advanced liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two different ways to give chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy and a targeted drug for people with advanced liver cancer (BCLC stage C). One group gets standard IV chemo plus the drugs camrelizumab and apatinib. The other group gets the same drugs but with c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop breast cancer return in High-Risk patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of trastuzumab and neratinib works better than the standard trastuzumab and pertuzumab for women with a certain type of breast cancer (HER2-positive, hormone receptor-positive) who still have small amounts of cancer after initial che…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Could a common arthritis drug help prevent miscarriages?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding hydroxychloroquine (an anti-inflammatory drug) to levothyroxine (a thyroid hormone) can increase live birth rates in women with thyroid antibodies and unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss. About 800 women will take either the combination or levothy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Gene test may spare breast cancer patients from unnecessary radiation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a genetic test called RecurIndex can identify breast cancer patients with cancer in their lymph nodes who can safely skip radiation to the lymph nodes. The goal is to reduce side effects like arm swelling and pain without increasing the risk of cance…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a personalized cell therapy called TCR-T cells, engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells with a specific KRAS mutation. Up to 18 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer who have exhausted standard treatments will receive a single infusion of the…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Can an AI agent match expert urologists? a major test begins
Diagnosis Recruiting nowUrological diseases like kidney stones, prostate cancer, and bladder cancer are common but require expert diagnosis. This study will develop and test an AI assistant called UroAgent that helps doctors make decisions by analyzing patient records and images. Researchers will use 2,…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI could solve thyroid nodule mystery: new study aims to predict cancer risk
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop an AI model that combines ultrasound images and cell slide images to more accurately predict cancer risk in thyroid nodules that have uncertain results from a needle biopsy. About 396 patients with these uncertain results will be included. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New ultrasound method may cut unnecessary thyroid biopsies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding contrast-enhanced ultrasound to standard ultrasound can improve the diagnosis of thyroid cancer. Researchers are comparing two scoring methods in 800 participants with thyroid nodules. The goal is to see which method better identifies cancer and re…
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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New ultrasound model may guide thyroid cancer surgery without extra scans
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special type of ultrasound (contrast-enhanced ultrasound) can predict how much cancer has spread to lymph nodes in patients with early-stage thyroid cancer. Researchers will review past images from 600 patients and compare them to surgical results. I…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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AI reads cancer slides: could it spot hidden spread?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) model to detect whether cancer has spread to lymph nodes by analyzing digital images of tissue slides. Researchers will compare the AI's accuracy to that of pathologists using slides from 10,000 cancer patients. The goal is…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a longer course of vaginal progesterone cut preterm births in IVF?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving vaginal progesterone gel for a longer time can prevent preterm birth in women who became pregnant through IVF with a fresh embryo transfer. About 100 women aged 20-40 with a single pregnancy will be enrolled. Researchers will compare preterm birth …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Acupuncture and gloves: a new hope against chemo nerve pain?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether wearing compression gloves and stockings during chemo, plus acupuncture after, can prevent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) in breast cancer patients. About 384 people will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: compression only, acupuncture only…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Open-Face mask may improve comfort and accuracy in head and neck cancer radiation
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether using surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT) with an open-face mask can make radiotherapy more comfortable and precise for people with head and neck cancer. Forty newly diagnosed patients will be randomly assigned to receive radiation with either the ope…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Probiotics may tame cancer Drug's gut side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking probiotics can prevent severe diarrhea in women with HER2-positive breast cancer who are treated with neratinib. About 308 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either probiotics or a placebo for six weeks, alongside standard diarrhea p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New mastectomy technique aims to reduce wound complications and improve appearance
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a newer, less invasive mastectomy technique (endoscopic skin-sparing) with the standard approach in 258 women with breast cancer. The goal is to see if the endoscopic method leads to fewer wound complications and higher patient satisfaction. Participants are r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo shock therapy could ease Jumper's knee pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding fascial manipulation to standard shock wave therapy improves pain and knee function in people with patellar tendinitis (jumper's knee). 38 adults aged 18-45 will be randomly assigned to receive either shock wave therapy alone or combined with targe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New pain combo may improve recovery after oral cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two painkiller combinations—dezocine plus sufentanil versus nalbuphine plus sufentanil—for pain relief after oral cancer surgery with flap reconstruction. Sixty adults will receive one of the two combinations through a patient-controlled pump. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can brain zaps and hearing aids boost memory in seniors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether combining a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS with hearing aids can improve cognitive function in older adults with age-related hearing loss. About 189 participants, including those with and without hearing aids, will receive two 14-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New oil could ease severe breast pain without pills
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if an external oil can reduce severe breast pain in premenopausal women. About 190 women will apply either the oil or a placebo for three menstrual cycles. The main goal is to see if the oil cuts pain by at least half. This is a phase 3 trial, meaning it's in the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Brain zaps tailored to you: new hope for chronic ringing in the ears?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized form of brain stimulation (TMS) can better reduce chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears) than the standard approach. 116 adults with bothersome tinnitus for over 6 months will receive five days of stimulation, with their progress tracked fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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AI vs. tradition: which writes better cancer reports?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a large language model (AI) can help junior doctors write more accurate and efficient cancer treatment reports. Forty doctors will be split into two groups: one using AI assistance, the other using traditional methods. The reports will be scored by expert…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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AI trained to spot tiny glands during thyroid surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing an artificial intelligence system to help surgeons find and check the blood supply of the parathyroid glands during thyroid surgery. The parathyroid glands are small and hard to see, and damaging them can cause serious side effects. The AI will be trained…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Scientists map genetic landscape of HER2-Low breast cancer to unlock survival clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at 255 women with HER2-low breast cancer to understand how certain gene changes (HRD/HRR) relate to survival. Researchers will analyze tumor and blood samples to map these genetic features. The goal is to learn more about this cancer type, not to te…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Study tests skipping radiation for Low-Risk breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether women with a certain type of breast cancer (hormone-sensitive, HER2-negative, with 1-3 positive lymph nodes and a low RecurIndex score) can safely avoid radiation therapy to the lymph nodes. Researchers will follow 635 participants over time to see how…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:40 UTC