Fudan University

This phase 2 trial tested a combination of three drugs—camrelizumab (an immunotherapy), cetuximab (a targeted therapy), and chemotherapy—as a first treatment for 41 people with advanced head and neck cancer that had returned or spread. The goal was to see how many patients' tumor…

This study looked at 708 patients with a rare, low-grade pancreatic tumor called solid pseudopapillary neoplasm. Researchers compared a less invasive surgery that saves healthy pancreas tissue to a more extensive surgery that removes more of the organ. They also examined whether …

This early-stage trial tested the safety and tolerability of a chemotherapy drug called raltitrexed when given as a heated solution directly into the abdomen (HIPEC) in 30 patients with colorectal cancer. The goal was to find the highest safe dose and understand how the drug beha…

This study looked at whether tiny plastic particles (microplastics) we encounter daily might contribute to obesity and gut problems. Researchers gave 96 overweight or obese adults either a probiotic supplement or a placebo to see if the probiotic could reduce the harmful effects …

This study tested whether adding a diabetes drug (polyethylene glycol loxenatide) to a hormone-releasing IUD (LNG-IUS) helps women with a precancerous uterine condition called endometrial atypical hyperplasia. The 30 participants were all obese and wanted to preserve their fertil…

This study tested whether taking oral chemotherapy pills (vinorelbine or capecitabine) along with the targeted drug trastuzumab can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in women with small, HER2-positive tumors that have not spread to lymph nodes. The 182 participants took…

This study tested whether a mix of 43 plant compounds (polyphenols) can reduce health harm from environmental pollutants like microplastics. 98 healthy adults took either the supplement or a placebo for a period. Researchers measured changes in gut health, inflammation, blood sug…

This study tested a combination of two drugs—interferon-gamma monoclonal antibody and dexamethasone—in 22 adults with a severe immune condition called refractory secondary HLH. The goal was to see if the treatment helps patients recover and how safe it is. Participants received t…

This study looked at whether using epidural anesthesia (a numbing shot in the back) during pancreatic cancer surgery helps people live longer and stay cancer-free longer. About 540 adults having surgery for pancreatic cancer took part. The goal was to see if this type of pain con…

This study tested a combination of three drugs (capecitabine, lenvatinib, and tislelizumab) given after surgery to 65 adults with biliary tract cancer. The goal was to see if this treatment could help keep the cancer from coming back. The results focus on how long patients lived …

This study tested whether adding a Chinese herbal formula (QingyiHuaji) to standard chemotherapy helps people with stage IV pancreatic cancer live longer. About 305 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer were randomly assigned to receive either the herbal formula plus chemo or a …

This study tested a drug called serplulimab combined with chemotherapy for people with stage II-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer that could be removed by surgery. The treatment was given before and after surgery to see if it could shrink tumors and improve outcomes. 30 participant…

This study looked at whether it's safe to stop changing wound dressings after gastrointestinal cancer surgery. Over 1,100 adults were randomly assigned to either have their wound dressing removed after 48 hours and left uncovered, or to receive routine dressing changes every two …

This study tested whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block can reduce pain after breast cancer surgery with implant reconstruction. 100 patients were randomly assigned to receive the block or not. The main goal was to measure pain scores 6 hours after surgery. The …

This study tested whether using less dexamethasone (a steroid) along with two other anti-nausea drugs (NEPA and olanzapine) works as well as the standard full-dose steroid approach. 644 adults receiving strong chemotherapy were enrolled. The goal was to see if the reduced-steroid…

This study looked at whether Huaier Granule, a traditional Chinese medicine, can reduce protein in the urine—a sign of kidney damage—caused by anti-angiogenesis targeted therapy in 76 adults with advanced liver or bile duct cancer. Participants took the granule for 8 weeks, and r…

This completed study from Fudan University used a deep learning model to predict whether stomach cancer will come back after surgery. Researchers analyzed data from 5,000 patients across multiple hospitals in Eastern Asia. The model showed strong ability to identify early recurre…

This study from Fudan University tested how ozone, a common air pollutant, affects skin health. Forty healthy adults had their forearms exposed to either ozone or clean air for two hours. Researchers measured changes in skin chemicals, hydration, and moisture loss to see how poll…

This study looked at whether giving 7-11 year old children in Shanghai a daily breakfast with fruits and vegetables could improve their thinking, mood, and attention. Over 250 kids took part, receiving a healthy breakfast every day for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in IQ…

This completed study from Fudan University looked at 200 older adults with COPD who also have sarcopenic obesity — a condition where people have both low muscle mass and excess body fat. Researchers used a device called InBody S10 to measure body composition and phase angle, aimi…

This study looked at 4000 people with advanced lung cancer who had a specific gene mutation (EGFR) and were taking a targeted pill. The goal was to find the best time to add focused radiation to shrink any remaining tumors. Researchers tracked when tumors shrank the most and wher…

This study involved 562 premenopausal women in China with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who received a GnRHa injection to suppress ovarian function after surgery. Researchers measured their quality of life and how well they followed the treatment plan using questionnair…

This study looked at nearly 3,000 people who had non-advanced colon polyps (small, low-risk growths) found during their first screening colonoscopy. Researchers wanted to see if having more of these polyps increased the chance of developing advanced growths or cancer later. The g…

This study analyzed medical records from 1197 patients in China with advanced esophageal cancer who received immunotherapy (anti-PD-1) plus chemotherapy as their first treatment. The goal was to see how long patients lived and how long the cancer stayed under control in everyday …