Zhujiang Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Zhujiang Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New drug combo tested in battle against aggressive blood cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety and effectiveness of combining two drugs, azacitidine and venetoclax, for adults aged 45-65 newly diagnosed with a fast-growing blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). All 40 participants received the drug combination to try to put the cance…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhujiang Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Knee surgery fat decision: to keep or cut?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether preserving or removing a small pad of fat during total knee replacement surgery leads to better results. It involved 377 patients with knee osteoarthritis. Doctors compared pain, function, and quality of life one year after surgery between the two techni…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhujiang Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Scientists search for Gut's role in liver damage
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand if fragments from gut bacteria are linked to liver damage caused by alcohol. Researchers collected stool samples from 40 people with various liver diseases, including alcohol-related disease. The goal was to see if these bacterial fragments could on…
Sponsor: Zhujiang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists search 1,500 guts for clues to better health
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to discover patterns in people's gut bacteria that are linked to various health measures. Researchers collected blood, urine, and stool samples from over 1,500 adults, along with information about their weight, lab tests, and mood. The goal was to build a databas…
Sponsor: Zhujiang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Fatty liver may cloud Surgeons' view during key procedure
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether having a fatty liver makes it harder for surgeons to see important bile ducts clearly during gallbladder surgery using a special fluorescent dye. Researchers studied 150 patients to see how fatty liver disease affects the quality of this imaging. Thei…
Sponsor: Zhujiang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:26 UTC