Sun Yat-sen University
Clinical trials sponsored by Sun Yat-sen University, explained in plain language.
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug apatinib to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 170 participants will receive either the standard treatment or the standard treatment plus ap…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 00:50 UTC
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Can less radiation be just as effective for advanced throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using smaller radiation targets after chemotherapy can control advanced nasopharyngeal cancer while reducing side effects. About 445 patients with stage III to IVa disease will receive standard chemotherapy followed by either standard or reduced radiation…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Promising drug combo targets deadly brain cancer in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding anlotinib hydrochloride to the standard Stupp regimen can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. About 150 adults aged 18-75 will receive either the combination or standard treatment alone. The main goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:03 UTC
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New combo therapy may delay prostate cancer progression in high-risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at men whose prostate cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes after surgery. Researchers want to see if adding pelvic radiation to 2 years of hormone therapy can delay the cancer from coming back or spreading. About 374 participants will be randomly assigned to r…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for hard-to-treat nose and throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (anlotinib, penpulimab, and capecitabine) as a first treatment for people whose nasopharyngeal cancer has spread or returned. About 59 adults aged 18–65 with measurable tumors will receive the therapy. The main goal is to see how long…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to save bladders in cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a treatment plan for muscle-invasive bladder cancer that avoids removing the bladder. Patients first receive chemotherapy plus an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab), followed by radiation therapy with more immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC
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Spinal morphine may boost recovery after colon cancer surgery
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether giving a small dose of morphine into the spine before laparoscopic colon cancer surgery can improve how well patients feel and recover afterward. About 252 adults having this surgery will be invited to take part. The goal is to see if this approach red…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:02 UTC