National University Hospital, Singapore
Clinical trials sponsored by National University Hospital, Singapore, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Spinal stimulation and robot suit aim to get people with paralysis walking better Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Could Ready-to-Eat meals replace liquid diets before bariatric surgery? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Could HIV drugs slow Alzheimer's? new safety trial begins Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- AI tailors cancer cocktail: could this be the end of One-Size-Fits-All chemo? Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Cooling sleeve could shield cancer patients from chemo nerve pain Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
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Can tailored brain stimulation quiet anxiety that drugs Can't?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a personalized form of brain stimulation can ease symptoms in people with anxiety disorders that have not improved with standard treatments. The approach uses a device to deliver rapid magnetic pulses to specific brain circuits, guided by each pers…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart algorithm keep depression from returning?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a personalized approach to maintaining improvement in people with treatment-resistant depression. Participants who previously responded to a type of brain stimulation called iTBS will receive maintenance stimulation scheduled by a symptom-based algorithm, along w…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind-Controlled rehab: could brain signals restore hand movement after stroke?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a brain-computer interface called Lifescapes can help stroke survivors with severe hand paralysis improve arm and hand function. The system reads brain signals during imagined movements and pairs them with electrical stimulation and robotic assistance to …
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentle current to the brain: a new hope for stroke arm recovery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) can improve arm movement in people who had a stroke at least nine months ago. Participants receive either real or sham stimulation three times a we…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zapping gets personal: a new approach to treating depression and anxiety
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a personalized form of brain stimulation, called accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS), can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety in people with treatment-resistant depression. The approach uses brain imaging to target specific…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—tislelizumab, bevacizumab, and capecitabine—in people with advanced solid tumors. The trial focuses on two challenging groups: those whose cancers have stopped responding to immunotherapy and those with tumors that have spread to the …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat nasopharyngeal cancer: ivonescimab trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called ivonescimab in 42 people with a type of head and neck cancer (nasopharyngeal carcinoma) that has stopped responding to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The drug is given every 3 weeks by IV. Researchers will measure how many pat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Simple mouthpiece could ease heart strain in sleep apnea patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a mouthpiece worn during sleep can help people with both heart failure and obstructive sleep apnea. The device keeps the airway open, which may reduce stress on the heart and improve quality of life. 328 participants will use either the real device or a sham o…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat HER2+ cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests whether combining trastuzumab (a targeted antibody) with specially engineered immune cells (CAR T-cells) can safely control HER2-positive advanced breast cancer and other solid tumors. About 36 adults will receive the combination after a short chemoth…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Laser light may wake up numb lips and chins after jaw surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether low-energy laser light applied to the skin, called photobiomodulation, can speed up recovery of sensation in the lower lip, chin, and cheek after jaw surgery. Numbness in these areas is a common side effect, affecting about one third of patients a year af…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentle zap to the ankle might restore bladder control after spinal injury
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests whether a non-invasive nerve stimulation technique, called transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS), can help people with spinal cord injuries who have overactive bladder muscles. Participants will use a small device to deliver mild electrical pulses …
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Acupuncture timing may be key to preventing dry mouth in head and neck cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares early versus delayed acupuncture to reduce dry mouth caused by chemoradiation in head and neck cancer patients. Participants receive acupuncture either during chemoradiation or after, and their dry mouth symptoms are tracked for a year. The goal is to find the…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double stimulation may boost leg recovery in spinal injury
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding brain stimulation to spinal cord stimulation can improve leg strength and walking in adults with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury. 24 participants will receive either combined therapy or spinal stimulation alone over 16 weeks. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Double stimulation may restore arm movement in spinal cord injury
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether combining two types of non-invasive stimulation—one on the brain and one on the spine—can improve arm and hand function in people with chronic incomplete cervical spinal cord injury. 24 adults will receive either both stimulations plus rehabilitatio…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Dermatology study aims to cut unnecessary clinic visits with simple surveys
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether letting patients report their symptoms online can help doctors schedule follow-up visits only when needed. About 250 adults with chronic skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis will either get standard fixed appointments or flexible scheduling based on m…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC