Shanghai Chest Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Shanghai Chest Hospital, explained in plain language.
Upcoming readouts
Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Could a diabetes drug boost heart surgery success? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- New combo therapy shows promise for tough esophageal cancer Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Could a diabetes pill slow lung cancer? new trial aims to find out Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Laser and AI team up to spot lung cancer in minutes during surgery Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Acupuncture and a pill may stop Post-Surgery vomiting in lung cancer patients Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
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Heart rhythm showdown: which ablation strategy wins for persistent AF?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two ways to treat persistent atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) using catheter ablation. In one group, doctors aimed to stop the abnormal rhythm during the procedure. In the other, they followed a preset plan and used electrical shock if needed.…
Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:33 UTC
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AR tech could make lung surgery less painful and cheaper
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether augmented reality (AR) can help surgeons locate small lung nodules during surgery, compared to the standard CT-guided hook-wire method. 270 patients with lung cancer were enrolled across multiple centers. The goal was to see if AR could make the procedur…
Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Thousands of esophageal cancer patients tracked after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study followed over 2,100 people who had surgery (esophagectomy) for esophageal cancer. Researchers tracked how long patients survived after their operation. The goal was to gather real-world data on outcomes, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC