The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Of Nanjing University Medical School
Clinical trials sponsored by The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Of Nanjing University Medical School, explained in plain language.
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Robot vs. scalpel: can AI-Guided surgery save more stroke patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery to traditional open surgery for removing large blood clots in the brain caused by hemorrhagic stroke. About 198 adults with a large basal ganglia hemorrhage will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgical methods…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:03 UTC
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Could your own immune cells help you get pregnant? new trial explores
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether infusing a woman's own specially prepared natural killer cells into her uterus can improve fertility and pregnancy success. It includes women with recurrent miscarriage, unexplained infertility, or repeated IVF failure linked to abnormal uteri…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called CHT101, which uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) to target and attack lupus-causing cells. It is for people with lupus that has not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to see if it is safe and …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Could a common painkiller boost survival after a deadly aortic tear?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the anti-inflammatory drug ketorolac can improve outcomes for 360 people undergoing emergency surgery for a severe aortic tear (Stanford Type A aortic dissection). Participants receive either ketorolac or a placebo before and after surgery, alongside stan…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:59 UTC
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New hope for advanced pancreatic cancer: combo therapy with or without radiation enters trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a second-line treatment for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread and no longer responds to initial chemotherapy. Participants receive a combination of chemotherapy (nal-IRI/5-FU/LV), an immunotherapy (PD-L1 inhibitor), and a targeted anti-angiog…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Diabetes drug shows promise for slowing memory loss in early dementia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new weekly injection (mazdutide) in 420 people with type 2 diabetes who also have mild cognitive impairment or early dementia. The goal is to see if the drug can slow down memory and thinking problems over 76 weeks. Participants are randomly assigned to receive…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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New drug aims to help those who remain obese after weight-loss surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if the drug efsubaglutide alfa can help people who are still obese 6 months after metabolic surgery lose more weight. About 60 adults aged 18-55 with a BMI of 28 or higher will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see how much weight they los…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough head and neck cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab and chemotherapy (APF) followed by surgery or radiation for people with advanced head and neck tumors. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink or eliminate tumors and improve outcomes. About 29 adults ag…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC
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New combo pill for diabetes tested in thousands of patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is observing how well a combination diabetes pill (Proline Plus Empagliflozin) works in everyday medical practice. Researchers will track blood sugar control in 3,000 adults with type 2 diabetes over 24 weeks. The study does not change how doctors treat patients—it sim…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC
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Fat cells may help women with stubborn infertility get pregnant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a treatment using a patient's own fat cells to help women with infertility caused by a very thin uterine lining or scarring. The goal is to see if this therapy can thicken the lining enough to support pregnancy. Ten women who have not responded to other tre…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:39 UTC
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Can a gout drug protect heart surgery patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether colchicine, a common anti-inflammatory drug, can reduce organ damage after heart surgery. About 768 adults aged 50-80 having planned heart surgery will receive colchicine or a placebo. Researchers will measure heart, lung, and kidney injuries, as well as …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC
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New vaccine aims to stop colorectal and pancreatic cancer from coming back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new vaccine made from engineered bacteria that targets KRAS mutations in colorectal and pancreatic cancer patients who have had surgery and chemotherapy but are at high risk of their cancer returning. The vaccine is designed to train the immune system to attack…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:29 UTC
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New painkiller promises faster recovery after major pancreatic surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a drug called aniracetamfen can safely reduce pain and help people recover faster after a major pancreatic surgery called pancreaticoduodenectomy. About 35 adults who need this surgery will receive the drug and be monitored for pain levels, complicat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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New study tests which IV drug eases chest pain faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well two different pain medicines—acetaminophen (Tylenol) and hydromorphone (Dilaudid)—work for sudden chest pain. About 30 adults with severe chest pain will receive one of these drugs through an IV, and their pain levels will be checked over an hour. The…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:40 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict sudden cardiac death?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at tiny particles called exosomes in the blood of people who have had a sudden cardiac arrest. Researchers want to see if certain molecules in these particles can help predict who is at risk. The goal is to find better ways to identify high-risk patients early an…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:59 UTC
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Heart pump patients under the microscope: new study tracks Long-Term survival
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 adults with end-stage heart failure who receive a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as part of their standard care. Researchers will track survival, complications, and hospital readmissions for 3-5 years. They will also study heart tissue and blood samp…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:59 UTC
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Scientists scan brains to see why we eat
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the brains and metabolisms of people with obesity react differently to sugar, fat, and protein compared to people without obesity. Researchers will give 60 participants liquid meals and use brain scans and blood tests to measure their responses. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 20, 2026 16:14 UTC