Qin Zhang
Clinical trials sponsored by Qin Zhang, explained in plain language.
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Heart surgery drug cuts dangerous lung complications
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether a drug called ulinastatin, given during heart surgery, can reduce serious lung problems that sometimes happen after the operation. Researchers analyzed data from over 4,500 patients who had heart surgery and also studied how the drug might work in the…
Sponsor: Qin Zhang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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New nerve block could free teens from opioids after major surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new method to manage severe pain after chest surgery for a sunken chest condition in teenagers. Researchers used a combination of targeted nerve blocks with a long-acting numbing medicine to see if they could control pain for up to 72 hours without using opioi…
Sponsor: Qin Zhang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:53 UTC
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Scientists search for clues in blood of sepsis patients to protect the heart
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how a severe infection (sepsis) damages the heart. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 567 critically ill adults in the ICU to look for specific molecules linked to heart problems during sepsis. The goal was to gather knowledge about these biolo…
Sponsor: Qin Zhang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC