Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Clinical trials sponsored by Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, explained in plain language.
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Poop pills vs. obesity: could gut bacteria be the key to weight loss?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) to a calorie-restricted diet and a diabetes drug (semaglutide) helps people with obesity and type 2 diabetes lose more weight and improve metabolism compared to diet and drug alone. Twenty adults aged 18-60 wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:34 UTC
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Scientists investigate mysterious lung infection in south china
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at a lung infection called NTM lung disease, which can be hard to diagnose and treat. Researchers will review medical records of about 1,500 patients in South China and collect samples from around 106 current patients to study how the immune system responds. The …
Sponsor: Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 09:23 UTC
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Gut bacteria may predict kidney decline in diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how gut bacteria and substances in the blood (metabolites) relate to blood sugar ups and downs and kidney disease progression in people with diabetic kidney disease. Researchers will follow 270 adults aged 18-65 for several years, using continuous glucose moni…
Sponsor: Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC