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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Heart drug vericiguat put to the test in 149 patients after heart attack
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether the drug vericiguat helps people who recently had a heart attack (acute coronary syndrome) and have a weak heart pump (ejection fraction below 45%). The main goal was to see if it lowers the chance of dying from heart problems or being hospitalized fo…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Sound waves zapping belly fat may tame high blood pressure
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to treat high blood pressure without pills. Doctors used focused ultrasound to modify fat around the kidney in 79 patients with mild hypertension who were not on medication. The goal was to see if this procedure could safely lower blood pressure compar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Rural screening program boosts colonoscopy rates for colorectal cancer
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a community-based program to increase colorectal cancer screening in rural China. Over 20,000 adults aged 45-70 took part. The program used questionnaires and fecal tests to identify high-risk individuals and encouraged them to get a colonoscopy. The goal was to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:47 UTC
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Laser zaps rosacea redness in new study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special laser (pulsed dye laser) to reduce facial redness in 80 adults with rosacea. Each person had one laser session on both cheeks. The researchers checked how well the redness improved and if there were side effects at 1 month after treatment. The goal was…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:46 UTC
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Can scans and germs predict lung disease worsening?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 2000 adults with bronchiectasis, a lung condition causing repeated infections and breathing problems. Researchers combined CT scan details, lung bacteria data, and patient history to see if they could better predict how the disease would progress. The goal wa…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:51 UTC
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Chemo after lung cancer surgery: helpful or not? new study has answers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at over 2,000 people with stage I non-squamous lung cancer who had surgery. It compared those who got chemotherapy after surgery to those who just had regular check-ups. The goal was to see if chemo helped prevent the cancer from coming back. The study also used…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:48 UTC
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Belly blockage mystery: new study challenges old beliefs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 312 patients who had a small bowel blockage but had never had abdominal surgery before. The goal was to find out what causes these blockages and how patients recover over five years. By understanding the reasons behind the blockages, doctors hope to choose be…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC