Shanghai Changzheng Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Could a common gut drug shrink fatty liver? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an antibiotic called rifaximin can help people with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). About 40 adults will take the drug for 24 weeks, and if needed, up to 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if it safely reduces liver fat measured by M…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:20 UTC
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First human trial of mRNA injection for lupus and other autoimmune conditions begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new mRNA drug called MTS109 in 15 people with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, not to cure the disease. Participants receive the drug by IV and are monitored closel…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:17 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for advanced colorectal cancer patients who can't tolerate chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two approved drugs, anlotinib and sintilimab, as a first treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread but not to the liver. The goal is to shrink or control the cancer while avoiding standard chemotherapy. The trial enroll…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:16 UTC
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New hope for thyroid eye disease: drug targets bulging eyes and double vision
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called IBI311 in 50 adults with inactive moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease, a condition that can cause bulging eyes and double vision. The drug works by blocking a specific receptor to reduce swelling and tissue growth behind the eyes. Researchers wil…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:58 UTC
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New cell injection aims to ease arthritis pain in the knee
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single injection of human induced stem cells (hiSCs) into the knee is safe and can help relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Fifteen adults with active knee arthritis will receive the injection and be monitored for side effects and improvements in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:56 UTC
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New drug IBI311 takes on steroids in battle for thyroid eye disease relief
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two treatments for active moderate to severe thyroid eye disease (TAO), a condition that can cause bulging eyes, double vision, and even blindness. One group gets standard hormone therapy, the other gets IBI311, a newer targeted drug. Researchers will compare how…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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New antibody therapy offers hope for thyroid eye disease patients who failed steroids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tetuzumab (IBI311) in 96 adults with moderate-to-severe active thyroid eye disease (TAO) who did not respond well to steroids. The drug blocks a protein that fuels inflammation and tissue swelling behind the eyes. The main goals are to see if it red…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Could a gut antibiotic shrink fatty liver? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether the antibiotic rifaximin-α can reduce liver fat in people with metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD). About 60 adults will take either the drug or just follow lifestyle advice for 24 weeks, then be monitored for another 24 weeks. The goal is t…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Enzyme therapy may unlock blood sugar secrets in pancreatitis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving pancreatic enzymes to people with chronic pancreatitis and poor digestion can improve blood sugar control. Researchers will track 80 adults over time to see changes in glucose levels and digestive function. The goal is to better understand how t…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:22 UTC
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Shanghai study to track 4,000 adults for Decade-Long health insights
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows over 4,000 adults from Shanghai communities to track how heart, kidney, and metabolic diseases develop and change over time. Participants were first checked between 2016-2017 and will be re-assessed through 2035. The goal is to understand risk factors and impro…
Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:56 UTC
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Tear iron levels may reveal dry eye secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the amount of iron in tears is linked to how severe dry eye disease is. Researchers will compare tear samples from 52 people with dry eyes and healthy eyes. The goal is to find a new way to diagnose and understand dry eye better.
Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Can eye tracking reveal hidden impacts of thyroid eye disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a non-invasive eye-tracking test to understand how Thyroid-Associated Ophthalmopathy (TAO) affects eye movement and visual attention. Researchers will compare 100 participants, including both patients and healthy volunteers, to measure differences in gaze stabilit…
Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC