Singapore General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Singapore General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New bandage could simplify dialysis catheter care
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a special bandage (hydrocolloid dressing) changed once a week can prevent infections at the catheter exit site in people on peritoneal dialysis. Sixty adult patients were randomly assigned to use either the bandage or a daily antibiotic cream. The goal w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:06 UTC
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5-Minute AI device could slash ER overcrowding for chest pain
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a portable AI device called aiTriage that quickly checks heart risk in chest pain patients within 5 minutes. Over 1,100 adults in the ER took part. The goal was to see if using this device could safely reduce how many patients are admitted to the hospital, savin…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:09 UTC
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Online course aims to shield paramedics from PTSD and burnout
Prevention CompletedThis study tested two online education programs to see if they could prevent stress-related conditions like PTSD, depression, and burnout in paramedics working during the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore. 63 paramedics took part, completing 6 weekly online modules. The goal was to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:58 UTC
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Surgical glue may boost knee replacement recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using a fibrin sealant (a surgical glue) along with the usual medication (TXA) during total knee replacement helps patients recover better. 78 adults with end-stage knee osteoarthritis took part. The main goal was to see if the sealant improved early out…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:57 UTC
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Harmless virus may predict transplant risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 172 kidney transplant recipients to see if levels of a common, harmless virus (Torque Teno Virus) in the blood can predict serious infections or organ rejection. Participants were on stable immunosuppression for at least 3 months and were monitored for 12 mon…
Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:00 UTC