Zhejiang University
Clinical trials sponsored by Zhejiang University, explained in plain language.
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New hope for pancreatic cancer: drug combo aims to shrink tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called IBI343 combined with chemotherapy for people with a specific type of pancreatic cancer that is on the edge of being removable by surgery. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough so it can be surgically removed, then follow up with more chemo. Abo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:49 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink untreatable liver tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a heat-based therapy (multimodal thermal therapy) to standard targeted therapy and immunotherapy can better control advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 166 adults with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma will be randoml…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called Meta10-GPC3 for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The main goal is to check sa…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 01, 2026 18:07 UTC
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AI boosts colonoscopy accuracy in massive new trial
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help doctors spot more precancerous polyps and colorectal cancers during colonoscopy compared to standard procedures. Over 3,300 adults scheduled for screening or surveillance will be randomly assigned to AI-assi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Zapping the brain to stop Post-Surgery confusion in seniors
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can prevent postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) in elderly patients after urological surgery. Researchers will give TMS during surgery and monitor 220 patients…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 01, 2026 18:04 UTC
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New oxygen method may prevent dangerous drops during ERCP
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special oxygen tube placed in the mouth during a procedure called ERCP, which is used to treat bile duct and pancreas problems. The goal is to see if this method can prevent low oxygen levels that often happen when patients are deeply sedated. About 410 adults …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:51 UTC
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New video tube may make repeat lung surgery safer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a video-equipped breathing tube for people having a second lung surgery. The tube lets doctors see the airway in real time, which may help place it correctly on the first try. About 500 adults with lung cancer or nodules will take part. The goal is to see if this…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:55 UTC
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New oxygen method may keep kids safer during lung exams
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a high-flow nasal cannula (a device that delivers warm, humidified oxygen) can prevent dangerously low oxygen levels in children aged 1 to 6 years during a sedated bronchoscopy (a procedure to look inside the lungs). About 430 children will be randomly as…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Does a Longer-Lasting numbing drug slow diaphragm recovery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a long-acting numbing medicine (liposomal bupivacaine) affects the diaphragm—the main breathing muscle—after upper arm surgery. About 120 adults will get either the standard numbing drug or a mix with the long-acting version. Researchers will measure how q…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 03:10 UTC