Air Force Military Medical University, China
Clinical trials sponsored by Air Force Military Medical University, China, explained in plain language.
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New combo may give cancer patients more time before painful mouth sores
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding thalidomide to glutamine can delay severe mouth sores caused by radiation therapy. 138 adults with oral cancer who needed radiation took part. The goal was to see if the combination could give patients more time before developing grade 2 mouth sor…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 10:56 UTC
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Needle-Free acupoint therapy may boost Post-Surgery sleep in seniors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (a non-needle technique) can improve sleep in 104 elderly patients after abdominal surgery under general anesthesia. The main goal was to measure total sleep time on the first night after surgery. The app…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 10:48 UTC
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Ear zap eases pancreatitis pain and gut woes in early trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear to see if it can reduce inflammation and help the gut work better in people with acute pancreatitis. Sixty adults with mild-to-moderate pancreatitis received either real or sham stimulation. The goal was t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 10:35 UTC
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Tulip-shaped airway device may lower reflux risk during surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 72 adults having surgery under general anesthesia to compare two types of airway devices: a classic glottis mask airway (GMA) and a tulip-shaped GMA. The goal was to see which one leads to less stomach acid backing up into the throat during ventilation. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC