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Clinical trials sponsored by West China Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New immune therapy targets EBV-Linked cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new immune-based treatment for people with advanced cancers that are positive for the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The main goal is to check if the treatment is safe and to see how well it might shrink tumors or slow the disease. Only 6 patients who ha…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:09 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early esophageal cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether giving two drugs—camrelizumab and palbociclib—before surgery is safe and feasible for people with a type of esophageal cancer that can be removed. The trial involves 6 participants and focuses on side effects and whether the treatment delays s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Gut bacteria boosts cancer immunotherapy in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether taking a specific probiotic (Akkermansia) alongside an immunotherapy drug (anti-PD-1) is safe and feasible for people with advanced colorectal cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The trial involves 22 adults aged 18-75. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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New infusion tested for duchenne – early safety check in 3 boys
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests a single infusion of a drug called JWK007 in 3 boys aged 5 to 10 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable. Researchers will also check if it helps with muscle function, but this is not a cure and ongoing ma…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:45 UTC
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Radiation boost tested to shrink tumors before cancer surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if adding a low dose of radiation to a combination of targeted and immunotherapy drugs before surgery works better than using the drugs alone for head and neck cancer. The goal was to shrink tumors more effectively to improve surgical outcomes and potentia…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 20, 2026 16:14 UTC
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Spirulina supplement may ease radiation mouth pain in cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a spirulina-derived product can prevent or treat severe mouth sores caused by radiation therapy in people with head and neck cancer. About 70 participants will receive either the spirulina product or a placebo during their radiation treatment. The goal is…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:09 UTC
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Scientists investigate what causes painful scar tissue after breast reconstruction
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at 300 women who had immediate breast reconstruction with implants after mastectomy. Researchers want to understand why some women develop capsular contracture, a condition where scar tissue tightens around the implant, causing pain or distortion. The goal is to …
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:13 UTC
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Neurology residents test gamified learning with High-Tech wristbands and digital badges
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a game-based teaching method helps neurology residents remember key information longer and make better decisions compared to traditional lectures. About 240 residents will wear wristbands that measure stress and attention, and use a digital platform to ea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Which treatment comes first? study seeks to optimize neuroendocrine tumor therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 500 people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors to find the best order of two treatments: surufatinib and somatostatin analogs. Researchers compare starting with surufatinib then switching to somatostatin analogs versus the opposite order. The goal is to see wh…
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC