Renji Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Renji Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Mind-Gut pills target stubborn heartburn when standard drugs fail
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether medications that affect both the brain and digestive system could help people with chronic acid reflux (GERD) who don't get enough relief from standard acid-reducing drugs. Researchers enrolled 164 adults with GERD to see if these 'gut-brain neuromodulat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New 20-Question test aims to spot hidden mental health links behind physical ailments
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new 20-question form called the SSS-CN. Researchers wanted to see if it could accurately identify patients whose physical symptoms (like pain or fatigue) might be related to mental health conditions like anxiety or depression, rather than a specific physical i…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Nerve block anesthesia may speed recovery after hip surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked back at medical records to see if one type of anesthesia leads to better early recovery for older adults after hip replacement surgery. It compared ultrasound-guided nerve block anesthesia to general anesthesia in over 500 patients aged 60 and older. The main go…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Wake-Up call: drug may speed recovery from surgery anesthesia
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a drug called nalmefene improves how patients wake up from general anesthesia after surgery. Researchers enrolled 542 adults having elective surgeries to see if nalmefene could help them become alert faster, reduce agitation, and leave the recovery room …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Researchers dig into why autoimmune moms face dangerous bleeding after birth
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at medical records to understand why women with autoimmune diseases (like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis) have a high risk of serious bleeding after a C-section. Researchers analyzed 1000 past cases from five hospitals to identify which factors make bleeding…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:19 UTC
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Massive study reveals hidden mental health burden in aging population
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how common unexplained physical symptoms (somatic symptoms) are in China, and to compare their frequency between older and younger adults. Researchers surveyed over 9,000 community-dwelling people using questionnaires to assess these symptoms, along…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists map blood flow in heart patients with new Full-Body scanner
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how blood flow changes throughout the entire body in people with a severely narrowed heart valve (aortic stenosis). Researchers used a special full-body PET/CT scanner to measure blood flow in 34 participants, including patients and healthy voluntee…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC