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Clinical trials sponsored by Fudan University, explained in plain language.
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New combo tackles lung cancer after immunotherapy fails
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—bevacizumab, nab-paclitaxel, and a platinum drug—as a second-line treatment for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that does not have certain genetic mutations. The cancer must have worsened after first-line …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:06 UTC
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New combo attack on lung cancer brain metastases shows promise in Real-World study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at using a targeted drug called osimertinib together with precise brain radiation as the first treatment for people with a certain type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant) that has spread to the brain and causes symptoms. Researchers reviewed medical records of 300 pati…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:04 UTC
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New study tests which chemo combo works best for common breast cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares two chemotherapy regimens for women with non-triple negative breast cancer after surgery. One group gets epirubicin plus cyclophosphamide followed by docetaxel (EC-T), the other gets paclitaxel plus carboplatin (PCb). The study includes 1560 participan…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:56 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called cadonilimab combined with chemotherapy and radiation for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink tumors and keep the cancer under control. About 41 adult…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Zapping brain tumors: new combo therapy for lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding stereotactic radiotherapy (precise, high-dose radiation) to standard EGFR inhibitor drugs can improve outcomes for people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. About 202 participants whose brain tumors didn't fully shrink af…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:58 UTC
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New combo therapy offers hope for Tough-to-Treat colorectal liver cancer
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a combination of the drug abemaciclib with standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX or FOLFIRI) in 16 adults with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and hasn't responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:47 UTC
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Fasting-Mimicking diet may boost colorectal cancer surgery outcomes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a special low-calorie diet, called a fasting-mimicking diet, given before and after surgery can improve recovery and long-term outcomes for people with colorectal cancer. The diet is designed to be easier to follow than complete fasting, especially for ol…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could 4 months of chemo be enough for stomach cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares 4 months versus 6 months of chemotherapy (capecitabine and oxaliplatin) in 1024 stomach cancer patients who had surgery. The goal is to see if the shorter treatment works just as well to prevent cancer from coming back, while causing fewer side effects. Partic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Promising new combo aims to tame rare lymphoma with less radiation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a two-step treatment for people with early-stage MALT lymphoma, a slow-growing cancer of the lymph nodes. First, patients take a targeted drug called orelabrutinib. Then, based on how well the tumor responds, they receive an ultra-low dose of radiation (4Gy) to a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a mix of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and gut-friendly supplements for people with advanced esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and keep them from growing back. About 50 participants will receive the treatment and be followed …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:04 UTC
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Personalized drug attack on salivary gland tumors shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving targeted drugs based on the genetic makeup of a person's advanced salivary gland cancer can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 88 adults with cancer that has spread or come back are enrolled. Researchers are checking how well these trea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Lung cancer immunotherapy combo trial pulled before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to compare three different immunotherapy drug regimens given before and after surgery for people with early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer. The goal was to see which approach best prevented the cancer from coming back. However, the trial was withdrawn before en…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:26 UTC
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Stool test could spot stomach cancer before it spreads
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether testing stool (feces) for certain DNA changes and bacteria genes can help find stomach cancer early. Researchers will follow 3000 people, including those with and without cancer, to see how well the test works. The goal is to improve early diagnosis an…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:03 UTC
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AI reads endoscopy images to spot dangerous esophageal tumors
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether artificial intelligence can accurately determine the depth of early esophageal cancer from endoscopic images. Researchers will review past records and images from 890 patients who had their tumors removed. The goal is to see if AI can help doctors deci…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Pre-Surgery boot camp for liver cancer patients shows promise
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a nurse-led program that starts at least a week before liver cancer surgery. It includes exercise, nutrition advice, mental support, and help quitting smoking or drinking. The goal is to see if this program helps patients stay stronger, feel less anxious, and hav…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:49 UTC
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Soda surprise: cola may unclog esophagus in cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether drinking cola can help relieve sudden food blockages in the esophagus for people with esophageal cancer. About 50 participants will be randomly assigned to drink cola or receive standard care. The main goal is to see if cola improves the chance of clea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:56 UTC
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PET scans reveal hidden clues in breast cancer survival
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 197 women with advanced breast cancer to compare survival between those whose tumors lost estrogen receptors (ER) and those with triple-negative disease. Researchers used a special PET scan to track receptor changes. The goal is to understand how these changes…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 25, 2026 03:09 UTC
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PET-CT scans may help spot hidden lung cancer spread
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether PET-CT scans can predict if non-small cell lung cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers will compare two types of PET-CT scans (using different tracers) with the actual results from surgery. The goal is to see if these scans can help docto…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:04 UTC
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New test may predict which lung cancer treatments work best
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether tiny particles called exosomes, found in blood and lung fluid, can predict how well treatment works in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers will collect samples from 100 patients before and during standard therapy. The goal is…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Dengue vaccine strategy study aims to protect yunnan communities
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study, run by Fudan University and local health authorities, uses computer models to predict the best way to use dengue vaccines in Yunnan, China. Researchers will collect blood samples from 220 residents to measure antibody levels and simulate different vaccination scenario…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Anemia's hidden impact on blood flow during surgery revealed
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how anemia changes blood flow in the smallest blood vessels (microcirculation) in patients having open surgery for gastric cancer. Researchers will compare 27 anemic patients with 27 non-anemic patients, all receiving standard goal-directed fluid therapy. They…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Thymoma treatment trial pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if adding chemotherapy to radiation therapy after incomplete surgery for thymoma or thymic carcinoma could improve survival. It planned to enroll adults aged 18-75 who had incomplete tumor removal. However, the trial was withdrawn before any partici…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:07 UTC