The Fourth Affiliated Hospital Of Zhejiang University School Of Medicine
Clinical trials sponsored by The Fourth Affiliated Hospital Of Zhejiang University School Of Medicine, explained in plain language.
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Can a 'Cold Knife' beat heat for polyp removal?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a cold knife hysteroscopy technique (Yiwu procedure) can remove multiple endometrial polyps as effectively as standard electrocision, but with less damage to the uterine lining. About 850 women aged 20 to 48 with multiple polyps will be randomly assigned …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could removing lead protect kidneys in diabetes?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an oral medication that removes lead from the body can slow kidney function decline in people with type 2 diabetes and high lead levels. Participants take dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) capsules for up to 3 months, then are followed for 12 months. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Lead-Clearing drug protect kidneys in diabetes?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a drug that removes lead from the blood can slow the worsening of kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes who also have higher-than-normal lead levels. Participants receive intravenous infusions of calcium disodium edetate, and their kidney functio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a better mouth care routine prevent pneumonia in stroke patients on ventilators?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study develops and tests a standardized oral care protocol for stroke patients who have a breathing tube (orotracheal intubation). The goal is to see if this special mouth care plan can lower the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia compared to usual care. The trial inclu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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App-Based therapy aims to curb Self-Harm in teens
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a smartphone app, based on proven talk therapies, can help adolescents aged 12–25 who engage in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Participants use the app for 8 weeks, completing short modules on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness, plu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer with liver metastases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining SKB264 (a chemotherapy) with anlotinib (a targeted therapy) can shrink tumors and control disease in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the liver and stopped responding to standard EGFR-targeted drugs. Abo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo pill aims to tackle diabetes and fatty liver at once
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 4 trial will test whether adding alogliptin to a standard two-drug regimen (pioglitazone and metformin) improves blood sugar control and liver health in 80 adults with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. Participants must not have used diabetes medications in the …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Weight loss drug combo tested: could two be better than one?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether taking liraglutide together with orlistat helps overweight or obese adults lose more weight than liraglutide alone. About 120 participants will be followed for 24 weeks. The goal is to see which approach works better in real-world conditions.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New cocktail of four drugs takes on advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of four drugs—irinotecan liposome, capecitabine, bevacizumab, and camrelizumab—as a second or later treatment for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. The study will enroll 68 participants and measure how long the disease stays und…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New position therapy could save ARDS patients from deadly complications
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether lying on the side at different angles can improve lung function in people with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a serious lung condition. About 140 adult patients will be randomly placed in either the standard face-down position or a side-ly…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Herbal injection could shield hearts during sepsis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a herbal medicine called Danhong injection can help protect the heart in people with sepsis, a life-threatening infection. Researchers will give 140 patients either the injection or a placebo for 7 days and check heart function and survival rates. The goa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New App-Based rehab aims to boost heart recovery in young adults
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a smartphone-based rehab program for young and middle-aged people (18-60) who had a heart attack. The program uses an app to guide exercise, diet, medication, and stress management, with support from a team of heart doctors, nurses, nutritionists, and psychologis…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Ancient herb takes on modern kidney damage
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests Shenkangling, a traditional Chinese herbal tonic, in 100 adults who experience kidney injury during surgery. The goal is to see if it helps kidneys recover and is safe. Participants take the herb twice daily, and researchers measure urine and blood markers of kid…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:59 UTC
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Your genes could hold the key to better depression treatment
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether using a genetic test to choose antidepressants leads to better outcomes for people with major depressive disorder. Half of the 220 participants will have their treatment guided by a cheek swab that analyzes genes affecting drug metabolism, while the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an ancient herbal remedy soothe the aftermath of stone surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a traditional Chinese herbal decoction, Bushen Huoxue Simiao Formula, to standard care can ease urinary symptoms and improve quality of life for adults recovering from upper urinary tract stone surgery. Participants, aged 18 to 80, will receive eit…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pharmacist at your bedside cut Post-Surgery pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether having a clinical pharmacist guide pain management before, during, and after orthopedic surgery can reduce moderate-to-severe pain. About 600 adults scheduled for major orthopedic procedures (like hip or knee replacement) will be randomly assigned to eith…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a bacterial extract help tame stubborn hives?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding a bacterial lysate (OM-85) to standard antihistamines can better control chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), also known as chronic hives. Researchers will observe 132 adults who have not responded well to antihistamines alone. The main goal is …
Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New app aims to boost knee surgery recovery at home
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a smartphone app can improve recovery for 60 adults after knee ligament surgery. The app provides exercise videos, lets patients upload their own videos for feedback, and offers online chats with nurses and therapists. The goal is to help patients exercis…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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AI chatbot aims to lift mood in stroke survivors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a chatbot on the Doubao app can reduce depression in people who have had a stroke. Researchers will enroll 240 participants and use the chatbot to provide positive psychological counseling. The main goal is to see if depression scores improve, with qualit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Knee replacement recovery gets a mental makeover: new nursing model tested
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a nursing program based on the ABC-X model for 117 adults aged 30-65 getting their first total knee replacement. The program helps patients and families handle stress, find support, and think more positively. Researchers will measure mental strength, self-care, e…
Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Feeling guilty about rest? this study tests a CBT fix for social media overuse
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a structured cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program can reduce social media addiction by targeting 'rest shame'—the guilt people feel when taking breaks. Researchers will randomly assign 120 university students aged 18-25 to receive the CBT intervent…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Can we predict who will sleep poorly after lung surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at why some people have trouble sleeping on their first night after lung surgery. Researchers will collect information before, during, and after surgery to build a model that predicts who is most likely to have poor sleep. They will also examine how hospital rout…
Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI teaches nurses medical english in 11 weeks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a full English course built on the DeepSeek artificial intelligence platform can improve orthopedic nurses' professional English skills. Twenty nurses will take an 11-week blended online and offline course covering topics like trauma nursing, joint rep…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient wisdom meets AI: new system aims to tame Triple-Threat chronic diseases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create an AI system that combines Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) body type data with modern technology to give personalized health advice. Researchers will enroll 195 adults who have all three conditions: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high chol…
Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Brain scans reveal how back pain rewires the mind
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how sensory training changes brain connections in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will use brain scans to track these changes and see if they relate to pain relief. The goal is to better understand how the brain adapts, not to test a new treatme…
Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Ancient heat therapy targets gut bugs to ease IBS
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a traditional Chinese therapy called umbilical moxibustion (applying heat near the belly button) can help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Researchers will compare gut bacteria and blood chemicals between 60 patients who receive the therapy and…
Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New smartphone program aims to help lung disease patients at home
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will create and test a WeChat mini-program that provides health education to people with interstitial lung disease. The program covers disease knowledge, medication, diet, and rehabilitation, and allows patients to check test results and consult with doctors. Researche…
Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC