West China Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by West China Hospital, explained in plain language.
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First test of new gene therapy for devastating muscle disease in children
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing the safety and initial effects of a single intravenous gene therapy called JWK007 in three young boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The therapy aims to deliver a working copy of a crucial muscle gene that these boys are missing. Researc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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First human test of Virus-Targeting cancer treatment begins
Disease control OngoingThis is an early safety study testing a new immunotherapy for people with advanced cancers linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), such as certain lymphomas and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The trial involves 6 adults whose cancer has progressed despite standard treatments. Research…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Could a gentle zap boost cancer drugs before surgery?
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to see if adding a low dose of radiation to a combination of targeted and immunotherapy drugs works better than the drugs alone when given before surgery for head and neck cancer. The goal was to shrink tumors more effectively to improve surgical outcomes and l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Researchers investigate why breast implants harden after reconstruction
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand why some breast implants become hard and painful after reconstruction surgery following breast cancer treatment. Researchers will follow 300 women who receive implants immediately after mastectomy to identify factors that lead to this complication. T…
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Do digital games and wristbands make better doctors? neurology training study tests new methods
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find out if a new, game-based teaching method works better than traditional lectures for training neurology residents. It will test if residents learn and remember information more effectively, make better clinical decisions, and feel more engaged. The study al…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC