Renji Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Renji Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- New hope for kidney cancer: experimental combo targets resistant tumors Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- New Clot-Busting technique could reduce Long-Term leg damage Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Could new imaging probes spot breast cancer more accurately? Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- New PET scan agent could spot kidney cancer more accurately Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- New drug cocktail aims to wipe out breast cancer before surgery Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
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New hope for leg artery disease: minimally invasive procedures under study
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at how well minimally invasive procedures (like balloons and stents) work for people with severe blockages in the leg arteries. It will track 1000 patients to see if these treatments restore blood flow and keep arteries open over time. The goal is to find the bes…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo targets rare kidney cancer with no standard treatment
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing whether combining lenvatinib, an oral drug that blocks tumor blood vessel growth, with tislelizumab, an intravenous immunotherapy, can shrink tumors in people with fumarate hydratase deficient renal cell carcinoma (FHRCC). This is a rare and aggressive kid…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 5-Day chill save brains after severe trauma?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether deliberately cooling the body to 34-35°C for five days after a severe traumatic brain injury improves neurological recovery at six months, compared with standard care that keeps temperature normal. Adults aged 18-65 with a closed head injury and high pres…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple drink help blood cancer patients recover from stem cell transplants?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a special oral nutritional supplement (Ensure Complete) could help patients with blood cancer maintain weight and gut health after a stem cell transplant. One hundred participants were randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a standard hosp…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug combo targets brain to soothe stubborn reflux
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a gut-brain neuromodulator (Flupentixol-Melitracen) to standard acid-reducing therapy (Lansoprazole) helps people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who still have symptoms on acid suppressants alone. The trial enrolled 164 adults with GE…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New checklist could help heart patients get the right diagnosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new questionnaire called SSS-CN to see if it can accurately detect somatic symptom disorder (physical discomfort with no clear medical cause) in heart clinic patients. Over 1,800 adults aged 18-80 who had no diagnosed physical illness completed the checklist a…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New hope for faster surgery recovery: drug may cut Wake-Up time
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether nalmefene, a drug that blocks opioids, can help patients wake up more quickly and safely after general anesthesia. About 542 adults having elective surgery took part. The goal was to see if nalmefene reduces time spent in the recovery room and improves o…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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A 5-minute quiz might predict who gets severe chemo side effects
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a short risk-assessment tool, called the CARG score, can predict severe side effects from chemotherapy in cancer patients aged 70 and older. Participants will answer questions about their health and daily function before starting a new chemotherapy reg…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Full-Body scan reveals how heart valve disease affects blood flow to organs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from RenJi Hospital used a special full-body PET/CT scanner to measure blood flow throughout the body in 34 people: 9 healthy volunteers and 16 patients with severe aortic stenosis and reduced heart function. The goal was to see how blood flow differs between…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Large study reveals how age affects unexplained physical symptoms
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at over 9,000 people in China to compare how often older and younger adults experience physical symptoms without a clear medical cause, like pain or fatigue. Researchers used questionnaires to measure these symptoms, along with depression and anxiety. The goal w…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Autoimmune disease and C-Section: new study targets bleeding risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 1,000 women with autoimmune diseases (like lupus) who had a C-section. Researchers wanted to find out how many had severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) and what factors increased that risk. By analyzing medical records, they hope to identify high…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Nerve block may help seniors recover faster after hip surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using a nerve block (numbing the leg) instead of general anesthesia (being put to sleep) helps older patients recover faster after total hip replacement. Researchers reviewed records of 516 patients over age 60 who had hip surgery. They compared early…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:45 UTC