Qilu Hospital Of Shandong University
Clinical trials sponsored by Qilu Hospital Of Shandong University, explained in plain language.
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Quinoa diet shows promise for taming type 2 diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether replacing regular starchy foods with quinoa products (like noodles and cookies) for 14 weeks can improve blood sugar control, reduce cholesterol, and stabilize glucose swings in people with early type 2 diabetes. Sixty adults aged 20-70 with diabetes for …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:01 UTC
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Could cutting one amino acid supercharge stomach cancer therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a diet low in leucine (an amino acid) is safe and can make chemotherapy and immunotherapy work better for people with stomach cancer. About 108 adults with locally advanced stomach cancer will follow this diet alongside their standard treatment. The go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:55 UTC
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Heart patients with stomach bug may get better bleeding protection
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at 2,600 adults with acute coronary syndrome who have had a stent placed and also have an H. pylori infection. They are given either a new drug (vonoprazan) plus amoxicillin or a standard acid reducer (pantoprazole) to see which better prevents stomach bleeding o…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:51 UTC
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New combo therapy targets deadly stomach cancer fluid buildup
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether injecting an immunotherapy drug plus a bone-strengthening drug directly into the belly can safely reduce fluid buildup caused by stomach cancer. About 24 adults with confirmed stomach cancer and malignant ascites will receive the treatment. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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Could cutting one amino acid boost stomach cancer treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a diet low in leucine (an amino acid) can make chemotherapy and immunotherapy work better for people with advanced stomach cancer. About 73 adults aged 18-70 will follow this special diet alongside standard treatment. Researchers hope the diet will help s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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New combo attack on advanced prostate cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a focused ultrasound treatment to standard hormone therapy and chemotherapy can better control advanced prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. The trial will enroll 116 men with high-tumor-burden metastatic hormone-sensiti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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New study tests Gallbladder-Saving procedure against surgery and watchful waiting
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best way to treat people who have both gallstones and stones in the bile duct. It compares three options: a procedure that removes the bile duct stone and saves the gallbladder (ERCP-GPC), ERCP plus gallbladder removal surgery, or just monitoring without a…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:56 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat stomach cancer: combo therapy trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug combination (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab, called QL1706) plus chemotherapy can help people with a specific type of advanced stomach cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The cancer must be HER2-negative and have low PD-L1 lev…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Mini-Tumors in a dish could guide lifesaving bladder cancer therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether growing a patient's tumor cells in the lab (organoids) can help doctors pick the most effective anti-HER-2 drug for advanced bladder cancer. About 224 adults who have failed standard chemotherapy will be enrolled. The goal is to see if this personalized a…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:47 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumors could guide chemo choices for bladder cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches for choosing chemotherapy drugs in people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. One group receives drugs selected by testing on lab-grown tumor organoids, while the other gets standard treatment. The goal is to see if the organoid-guided approach…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Magnetic heart scan could spot blocked arteries in minutes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a new device called a magnetocardiogram (MCG) can quickly and accurately find blocked heart arteries in people with suspected heart attack symptoms. About 14,000 adults with chest pain will get an MCG scan along with standard tests. If successful, MCG co…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:03 UTC
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AI tool aims to spot pancreatic tumors faster and more accurately
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new artificial intelligence system called iEUS-SPL that helps doctors identify different types of solid pancreatic lesions during an endoscopic ultrasound. About 383 adults with suspected pancreatic lumps will take part. The goal is to see if the AI can improve…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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Magnetic heart scan may spot attacks faster, without needles
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, noninvasive technique called magnetocardiography (MCG) to see if it can accurately identify heart attacks. Researchers will enroll about 3,800 healthy volunteers and people with chest pain. They will compare MCG results with standard tests like EKGs and bl…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC
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Stent strategy may shield pancreas during gallstone procedure
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether placing a temporary plastic tube (stent) in the pancreas during a gallbladder-preserving stone removal procedure can prevent pancreatitis, a common complication. About 88 adults with both gallbladder and common bile duct stones will be randomly assigned t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:57 UTC
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New hope for ventilator patients: inhaled drug may prevent deadly pneumonia
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 3-day course of inhaled colistin can prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in adults on breathing machines who are at high risk for drug-resistant infections. About 508 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Virtual reality brings home to stroke rehab: new trial tests arm recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether virtual reality (VR) training that looks like a real home can help stroke survivors improve arm and hand function. About 86 people who had a stroke 1 to 6 months ago will be split into three groups: VR-based task training, standard task training, or usual…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:58 UTC
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Acupuncture needles aim to Kick-Start stomachs after surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether acupuncture can help people whose stomachs are slow to work after stomach surgery. About 176 adults who had part of their stomach removed will receive either acupuncture or standard care. The goal is to see if acupuncture helps them recover faster from…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:51 UTC
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New therapy uses watching and imitating to restore swallowing after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two ways of using action observation therapy to improve swallowing in stroke patients who have trouble eating and drinking. 90 participants will either get standard care, watch videos of swallowing, or observe real-life eating by family members, then imitate the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:47 UTC
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New painkiller may offer longer relief after major abdominal surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a long-acting painkiller (liposomal bupivacaine) works better than a standard one (ropivacaine) for pain after open upper abdominal surgery. About 146 adults having this surgery will receive one of the two drugs injected into the belly lining before the wound …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:05 UTC
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Brain zaps may boost memory after stroke: new trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a non-invasive treatment called high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve cognitive problems that happen after a stroke. Researchers will use brain scans to see how the treatment changes brain activity. The trial is recruit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Ultrasound before scope: a smarter way to treat pancreas and bile duct problems?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) right before a standard endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) helps doctors make better treatment decisions for people with pancreas or bile duct diseases. About 214 adults who have not had these pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:04 UTC
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Scientists dive into body fluids to unlock narcolepsy mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at body fluids from 60 people with narcolepsy to find clues about what causes the condition. Narcolepsy is a rare brain disorder that causes extreme daytime sleepiness and sudden muscle weakness. The goal is to identify markers that could lead to better diagnosis…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:59 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumors could pick the right chemo for bladder cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if growing a patient's bladder cancer cells in the lab (called organoids) can help doctors choose the most effective chemotherapy after surgery. About 266 adults with muscle-invasive bladder cancer will have their tumor cells tested against different drugs.…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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AI spots Pre-Cancer stomach changes in real time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests an artificial intelligence system that automatically grades stomach lining changes (intestinal metaplasia) during endoscopy. The AI calculates a score that helps doctors assess cancer risk. Researchers will enroll 3,000 adults aged 40-75 to see how well the AI pe…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Tumor tissue put to the test: could a biopsy guide cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced cancers that are no longer responding to standard treatments. Researchers will take a small sample of the tumor and grow it in the lab to test which drugs might work best. The goal is to see if this approach can help doctors choose more effe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:47 UTC
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DNA clues could forecast liver failure in hepatitis b patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at DNA methylation patterns in 100 people with hepatitis B-related liver failure or cirrhosis. Researchers aim to build a model that predicts how the disease will progress, helping doctors make better treatment decisions. The study does not test a new treatment b…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC