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Clinical trials sponsored by Tongji Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Old sedative, new trick: amobarbital may shield the heart during bypass surgery
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether a single dose of amobarbital, an older sedative, can protect the heart muscle in adults undergoing cardiac surgery with a heart-lung machine. Researchers will measure how quickly the heart restarts after bypass and track recovery times and heart da…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo approach before surgery may improve outcomes for massive liver tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 715 patients with very large liver cancers (over 10 cm) to see if giving a combination of local treatments (like chemo directly into the liver) and body-wide treatments (targeted drugs and immunotherapy) before surgery helps them live longer. Patients were di…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New Heart-Shaped surgery may improve bowel function in kids with Hirschsprung's
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two surgical techniques for treating Hirschsprung's disease in children: the traditional Soave method and a newer heart-shaped anastomosis. The trial involved 177 children under 14 years old across multiple hospitals. The goal was to see which approach leads t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can a Smartwatch-Led home workout boost lung cancer surgery recovery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a 4-week home exercise program, guided by a wearable fitness device and supervised remotely, could help lung cancer patients get in better shape before surgery. Thirty people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer participated. The goal was to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo sedation may ease scary lung scopes for kids
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a combination of two sedatives—dexmedetomidine nasal spray and remimazolam—in 150 children aged 2-6 years undergoing bronchoscopy. The goal was to see if this approach provides safe and effective sedation. Researchers measured how quickly children reached adequa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New anesthesia drug may help kids wake up faster after surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new anesthesia drug called ciprofol in 86 children having laparoscopic surgery (like hernia repair or appendix removal). The goal was to see if it works as well as standard anesthesia for helping kids wake up and recover. Researchers measured how fast children…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Anesthesia side effect solution? remifentanil tested for itch and tingle
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether adding remifentanil can reduce itching and tingling caused by fospropofol, a common anesthesia drug. 265 adults having non-cardiac surgery took part. Researchers checked for these side effects right after the drug was given and tracked how long they l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Scientists pinpoint ideal sedative dose for sleep apnea scopes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial aims to find the 90% effective dose of remimazolam, a sedative, for drug-induced sleep endoscopy in adults. The study includes people of different body sizes to see if the ideal dose varies. Participants will receive remimazolam and be monitored for sedation success an…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Should older hepatitis b patients with normal ALT get antivirals? new study explores
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 250 chronic hepatitis B patients over age 30 who had detectable virus but normal liver enzyme levels (ALT). All had never received antiviral treatment before. Researchers measured how many became virus-negative after 48 weeks of antiviral therapy, and how many…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can brain monitoring during anesthesia prevent surgery awareness?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviewed records of 511 adults who had short ear, nose, or throat surgeries under a specific type of anesthesia (remimazolam plus flumazenil). Researchers wanted to see if keeping the brain's activity level (measured by BIS) below 60 during surgery affected the chance …
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Which ultrasound technique works best for anesthesia in seniors?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 96 older adults (60+) having orthopedic surgery to compare two ways of using ultrasound for spinal anesthesia. One method uses live video guidance, the other uses a pre-scan map. The goal was to see which approach leads to a successful first attempt and short…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Study pinpoints ideal sedative dose for kids' scope procedures
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to find the most effective dose of remimazolam, a sedative, for children aged 0-12 undergoing painless bidirectional endoscopy. Researchers tested different doses in 165 children to see which level safely and reliably produced adequate sedation. The goal is to im…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Ultrasound may make spinal anesthesia faster and safer for difficult patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 3,597 patients to see if using real-time ultrasound to guide spinal anesthesia is faster and safer than the traditional landmark method. The main focus was on the time from entering the operating room to the first incision. Researchers hope ultrasou…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC