The First Affiliated Hospital With Nanjing Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by The First Affiliated Hospital With Nanjing Medical University, explained in plain language.
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Immunotherapy cocktail shows promise against tough rectal cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving a mix of immunotherapy drugs (tislelizumab and IL-2) plus chemotherapy before surgery could shrink tumors more effectively in people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The trial involved 130 adults whose cancers had not spread but were hard to t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Sound waves zap kidney fat to lower blood pressure
Disease control CompletedThis completed trial tested a new, noninvasive device that uses focused ultrasound to destroy a small amount of fat around the kidney. The goal was to lower blood pressure in people with mild hypertension who were not taking medication. 79 participants were randomly assigned to r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Heart drug vericiguat shows promise for ACS patients with low ejection fraction
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether the drug vericiguat can help people who have had a heart attack or unstable angina and also have a weak heart (ejection fraction below 45%). The main goal was to see if it lowers the chance of dying from heart problems or being hospitalized for heart …
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Rural screening program aims to catch colon cancer early
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a community-based program to encourage colorectal cancer screening in rural China. Over 20,000 adults aged 45-70 took part. The goal was to increase the number of people who complete a colonoscopy after initial risk assessment and stool tests, since early detect…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Music therapy shows promise for easing chemo brain in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a 12-week music listening program could help breast cancer patients with memory and thinking problems caused by chemotherapy. 90 women took part, with half listening to self-chosen music daily for at least 20 minutes plus usual care, and the other half r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Laser zaps rosacea redness: new study tests best settings
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a pulsed dye laser on 80 people with rosacea to see how well it reduces facial redness. Each person received one laser session with either a 6 or 10 millisecond pulse duration. Researchers checked redness, pain, and side effects up to one month after treatment.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Real-world study reveals optimal strategies for breast cancer patients resistant to leading drugs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 220 women with HER2-low advanced breast cancer whose disease progressed after antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapy. Researchers compared different follow-up treatments, such as other ADCs, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or immunotherapy, to see which worked …
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New study combines scans and bacteria to forecast lung disease worsening
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 2000 adults with bronchiectasis, a long-term lung condition. Researchers combined CT scan details, lung bacteria information, and patient history to see if they could better predict how the disease would progress. The goal was to find new ways to understand a…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Lung cancer breakthrough: chemo spares Low-Risk patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study involved over 2,000 people with early-stage non-squamous lung cancer who had surgery. Researchers wanted to see if adding chemotherapy after surgery helped prevent the cancer from coming back. They found that chemotherapy only improved survival for patients with high-r…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New study reveals hidden causes of bowel blockage in Surgery-Free patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 312 patients who had a small bowel obstruction but had never undergone abdominal surgery. Researchers wanted to find out what caused the blockage and how patients fared over the next five years. By reviewing medical records, they hope to guide better treatmen…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:43 UTC